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CCBA – Tye Preston Library  in Harald Zeitung Newspaper

The Type Preston Apiary dedication took nearly 1//2 of he front page with another 1/2 page description on page 3  complete with a photo of  James, our CCBA president in the  Herald Zeitung newspaper on Wednesday May 8th.

We may have even more articles being published – these will undoubtedly promote interest in beekeeping and may drive more members into CCBA.

May 4th 2024  : Tye Preston Library Apiary Dedication

Two bee hives installed at the Tye Preston Memorial Library in Canyon Lake are the foundation of a new local apiary situated on public library grounds, a first of its kind for Texas libraries.

The dedication ceremony was held Saturday May 4, 2024. The apiary was a dream which became a reality through the donations and efforts of the Cead Mile Failite Friends and Family, the Tye Preston Memorial Library, and the Comal County Beekeepers Association (CCBA),

The public were in attendance to hear talks from Natalie Shults, Library Director; Susan Bogle, library board president, and our own CCBA president, James Cobarruvias.

James fielded questions from the group about beekeeping and the bee’s role in the ecosystem. The public interest was enthusiastic. “CCBA’s mission is to preserve and protect the honeybee species through education. And what a better way to do that than the public library grounds.”

After the presentation the public was invited for a tour of the apiary, to “provide the general public an opportunity to learn about honey bees,” said James.

CCBA can be very proud of their involvement and accomplishment by providing what was needed for the apiary. From our annual NUC sale, and a student scholarship from the Texas Honeybee Education Association, the CCBA purchased bees, the necessary components for the hive, and bee suits, hive tools, and hive stands

An introduction to beekeeping class for adult and youth will be offered by the library starting May and ending in June 2024. The curriculum was written by the CBBA.

“There is nothing like holding a frame of bees in your hand and seeing the different components of a beehive. Hopefully the queen will make her appearance,” said James.

If you are are interested in the classes, please contact the Tye Preston Memorial Library at 830-964-3744.

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