It’s World Bee Day on Saturday, May 20th.

And if you’d like to spend part of it finding out how to make your garden more bee-friendly, there’s an entire day of free informative demonstrations and talks happening at Tramore Valley Park.

Organised by The KinShip Project, the event will feature a stall on the vital role that bees and pollinators play in the life of so many plants and animals on the planet. Experts will even treat visitors to a safe peek inside a demonstration hive.

There will also be guidance on planting pollinator-friendly plants in private and community gardens and a honey production workshop with a tasting for participants.

“Whether you are interested in keeping your own hives or simply eager to immerse yourself in the wonderful world of this intelligent species that we are fortunate to share our environment with, we look forward to welcoming you,” said Eleanor Attridge of Cork County Beekeepers Association.

“Families, gardeners, and anyone with an interest in the environment are invited to drop in and enjoy the wealth of know-how that our members, both experienced and novice, have to share.”

 

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All activities will take place between 2pm and 5pm at a central location by the weighbridge in the natural surroundings of the 160-acre park. No booking is required.

While every precaution will be taken to ensure that this event is safe for all ages, participants are advised against wearing perfume or strong-smelling products that will attract bees to you. Suitable clothing and footwear for uneven terrain in an outdoor environment are also recommended.