TLC: Beekeeping 101
/The Learning Current hosted Local Beekeeper Chad Farrell on September 2, 2025
Chad Farrell shows some of the protective equipment used in beekeeping.
On Tuesday, September 2, 2025, community members who visited Camp Fellowship for The Learning Current had the unique opportunity to learn firsthand about the fascinating world of bees. A special guest, local beekeeper Chad Farrell presented an engaging lecture on the vital role honeybees play in our ecosystem, the challenges they face, and the joys of beekeeping.
His lecture covered topics such as the life cycle of a hive, beekeeping equipment, and sustainable practices for supporting bee populations. Attendees also heard about the practical side of beekeeping, from hive management to honey harvesting, and even got tips for creating bee-friendly spaces in their own backyards by curbing the use of toxic weedkilling chemicals and planting bee-friendly pollinator plants.
This event was attended by people of all ages, and participants had a chance to ask questions, view beekeeping equipment, observe a live working beehive and even got to sample delicious locally harvested honey.