Local beekeeper helping Chester County ecosystem
Doug Weber tends to his bees
Honeybees are one of the most important members of our ecosystem. As pollinators they play a vital role in the growth and health of countless types of flowers, trees and crops. Local Chester County business man and beekeeper, Doug Weber has a passion for bees.
“I had a large garden and I felt like bees and a garden went well together and it is a great way to relax and...
Inner Nature: Beekeeping in Ukraine
By Vidya Rajan, Columnist, The Times
“History is all explained by geography.” Robert Penn Warren, novelist and poet (24 Apr 1905-1989)
In this article, I want to pay homage to Ukraine’s beekeepers and beekeeping in light of the many wars that have washed over this beleaguered land. With a land area only slightly smaller than the state of Texas, it lies at many junctions: between Europe...
Seminars to offer unique way to bee informed
Chester County Beekeepers eager to create buzz about annual event
Curious about beekeeping? Concerned about the reported decline of pollinators? The Chester County Beekeepers Association (CCBA) is promoting a sweet way to be educated.
The group will hold its annual seminar on March 15 at West Chester University’s Merion Science Center, a forum that offers an excellent opportunity to get information...
