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Beekeeper Tom Francis will discuss the virtues of honeybees and the lessons we can learn from the amazing super organism that is a honeybee colony. Specifically, he will discuss their work ethic, their cleanliness, their cooperation with each other, and their usefulness to humanity. This presentation will reveal how humans can learn a thing or two from this magnificent species.
About the Speaker:
After 38 years in telecommunications with Verizon, Tom Francis got into beekeeping. Once his backyard operation, Bees By the Sea, outgrew its home Tom was given permission to bring some of his beehives to Brookgreen, where he has been a member for over 30 years. Tom manages the observation hive at Brookgreen and educates the public about bees through area lectures, special appearances, interviews, and consultations.