Bumblebee Box Workshop

Experience the Beaumont Agricultural Society (BADAS) — During OPEN FARM DAYS! A Day of Nature, History, and Agriculture! Come and explore our 71-acre facility, just minutes from Edmonton, Leduc, and surrounding areas in Leduc County. Enjoy a unique combination of urban and rural agriculture that offers something for everyone! What to See and Do: Artistic Welcome: Admire the vibrant community-painted murals at our gates as you arrive. Wagon Ride Adventure: Climb aboard a wagon ride to delve into local history, learn about agricultural societies, and discover the diverse plant life growing at BADAS. Urban Agriculture Centre (UAC) Exploration: Disembark at our 2-acre Urban Agriculture Centre and immerse yourself in a world of hands-on learning and relaxation: Nature Activities & Games: Participate in engaging nature-based activities and games. Garden Tours: Take a guided tour of our pollinator and community gardens. Relax & Dine: Unwind in nature and enjoy a delicious lunch from our BBQ fundraiser. Explore the UAC: Discover our food forest, passive solar greenhouse with a tool library, school demonstration garden, and 104 community garden plots. Water Features: Learn about our 2-acre pond and wetland area, which supports a rich diversity of wildlife and insects while also providing vital water for our gardens. Support Local: Purchase local soil amendments made by Annelida Soil Solutions, worms and soil experts. Buy a beautiful native flower to enhance habitat in your own backyard or as a gift for a friend. Special Event: Bumble Bee Box Building Workshop This year, we are thrilled to host a Bumble Bee Box Building Workshop in partnership with and supporting the Alberta Native Bee Council (ANBC). What you'll learn: Participants will gain valuable knowledge about the crucial role of pollinator habitats in conservation efforts. Hands-on activity: Build your very own bumble bee nesting box to take home! Pre-registration required: Cost: $100 Spaces: Limited to 30 participants Tickets: Available on EventBrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/alberta-native-bee-council-bumble-bee-box-workshop-tickets-1325697640329?aff=oddtdtcreator What to bring: Cordless drill Safety glasses Work gloves Post-workshop participation: Install and maintain your bumble bee box at home or in a community space. Optional: Join ANBC's Bumble Bee Box Monitoring Program to contribute valuable data to ongoing conservation efforts. Plan Your Local Adventure: Make a full day of your trip to Leduc County! Within 10 minutes of our location, you can also visit: Annelida Soil Solutions Rig Hand Distillery Beau Bella Winery Come and create lasting memories while supporting local agriculture and conservation efforts at BADAS!

You may also like the following events from Beaumont & District Agricultural Society:

• Next Tuesday, 5th August, 09:00 am, Flittermice & Dumbledores Nature-based Day Camps for Kids in Beaumont
• This month, 16th August, 11:00 am, BADAS Open Farm Days in Beaumont

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