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Spend the morning with Tom Francis, Brookgreen Gardens beekeeper, also locally known as the Bee Preacher. Tom will discuss aspects of his involvement with honeybees. But don’t be fooled, he’s not just someone who oversees a few bee hives; there has been much more to it! Celebrate World Bee Day with Tom’s passionate sermon about all he’s done about these amazing little creatures.
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 here to Brookgreen, where he has been a member for over 30 years. Tom manages the Observation hive at Brookgreen as well as spreading the Good News about bees through area lectures, special appearances, interviews, and consultations.