Event

FILM NIGHT: The Ghost Bee!

FILM NIGHT: Join us to view the award-winning documentary "A Ghost in the Making: Searching for the Rusty Patched Bumble Bee"

This film recounts a personal search to find the endangered rusty-patched bumble bee. Lisa Moore, Editor-in-Chief, National Wildlife Magazine, says: "This elegant film delivers wonder in every frame. Blending expert science with the exuberance of a bug-loving kid, Bolt takes us on a journey of discovery."

In addition to the film, our non-profit conservation organization will be discussing pollinators in general, and steps you can take to personally make a difference in helping these important small wildlife recover and thrive.

Our host for the evening is Joan Weir, a local bee keeper and volunteer conservationist in our "Bee Patches" habitat planting program, who will introduce this award-winning film and bring in Clay Bolt, one of the filmakers, via Skype to discuss the film and answer questions. In addition, Thea Vierling of the Sonoma County Bee Keepers Association (SCBA) will explain the biology of honeybees, and the role of the SCBA.

We will also be offering mead tastings. Mead is honey wine, an alcoholic beverage made by fermenting honey. ... Though similar to beer, wine or cider, mead occupies a beverage category on its own.

Popcorn, wine, beer, appetizers, and desserts will also be available.