Lewes Children’s Learning Garden abuzz with bees
Children were treated to a lesson on pollen and bees June 29 at the Children’s Learning Garden in Lewes. Led by the Beekeeping Club’s Pam Meader, children learned the important role bees play in nature, and the similarities and differences between bees and humans. They also had an opportunity to take cotton swabs into the garden to find pollen in the flowers and plants before getting an up-close-and-personal look at an observation hive with busy bees at work. The day ended with crackers and honey for all in attendance.
The Children’s Learning Garden, located in Stango Park on Kings Highway, hosts garden story hour with Children’s Librarian Jennifer Noonan every Monday at 10:30 a.m. Interactive programs are held every Friday at 10:30 a.m. Upcoming programs include Cooking with Dianne Stevens July 13, Lady Bug Day with Siobahn Duggan July 20 and The Wonder of Seeds with Abbott’s Mill Nature Center July 27.
Nick Roth is the news editor. He has been with the Cape Gazette since 2012, previously covering town beats in Milton and Lewes. In addition to serving on the editorial board and handling page layout, Nick is responsible for the weekly Delaware History in Photographs feature and enjoys writing stories about the Cape Region’s history. Prior to the Cape Gazette, Nick worked for the Delmarva Media Group, including the Delaware Wave, Delaware Coast Press and Salisbury Daily Times. He also contributed to The News Journal. Originally from Boyertown, Pa., Nick attended Shippensburg University in central Pennsylvania, graduating in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. He’s won several MDDC awards during his career for both writing and photography. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, going to the beach with his family and cheering for Philadelphia sports teams.
