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In honour of World Bee Day, 91原创 Environmental Partners Society (LEPS) is cross-pollinating their opening day of the 91原创 Demonstration Garden with a celebration in honour of the insect.

The annual Festival of the Bees will be held on Saturday, May 29th to raise awareness of the importance bees, note the threats they face, and highlight their contribution to sustainable development.

Alexandra Falconer, garden programs coordinator with LEPS, noted there will be many featured events online, as well as items people can pick up to start their bee keeping journey.

鈥淭ake home a mason bee kit to have your own mason bees in your backyard,鈥� she said, adding take-home kits to make your own beeswax candles will able be up for grabs.

鈥淰isit the Demonstration Garden and take a photo of a pollinator,鈥� Falconer also asked of attendees. 鈥淭ag us on Instagram #91原创DemoGarden for a chance to win a prize.鈥�

Children can sign up for the kid鈥檚 pollinator hunt at the Demonstration Garden and be entered to win prizes as well.

鈥淭hat can be done at anytime during the day 鈥� the activity sheet is emailed to them and then they can go to the garden and search for local pollinators,鈥� Falconer noted. 鈥淥nce completed the sheet is emailed back to me and the kids can win pollinator themed prizes.鈥�

Those interested in becoming a beekeeper or finding out what the job entails can join local beekeeper Bryn Jones as he outlines the basics of beekeeping and the equipment and tools needed.

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This workshop will be held from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. via Zoom.

The garden was established more than a quarter-century ago by the Township of 91原创 in partnership with the 91原创 Environmental Partners Society, to teach residents chemical-free and WaterWise tips and techniques for keeping gardens and yards thriving and healthy for people, wildlife and the environment.

The garden is located at the Derek Doubleday Arboretum, 21559 Fraser Hwy.

To register for workshop, email garden@leps.bc.ca or call 604.546.0344.

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