“Save Bees, Save the World”

A pair of local beekeepers will come to the Northbrook Public Library April 16 to lend their perspectives to a question worrying environmentalists for more than a decade: What's happening to the world's bee populations? The answer is becoming more clear, and it is alarming.

David and Phong Saad, beekeepers and honey vendors at the non-profit Northbrook Farmers Market, will be among the panelists assembled by the market’s friends group. An hour-long program featuring a video and discussion begins at 7 p.m., Monday, April 16, at the library, 1201 Cedar Lane. It’s free.

The 15-minute video, “Keep Hives Alive,” details why scientists think pesticides, and other factors, may be decimating honeybees, and also polluting our food and water. But it also tells how grass-roots efforts are helping to call attention to the problem and motivate positive action.

The Saads will talk about how they research where to place hives, as well as threats to the bees – crucial to food production – and how individuals might help bees survive. Northbrook Farmers Market manager Dale Duda will briefly share how the market aims to be part of the solution.

Handouts will list available sources to learn more, including guidance to participate in this Save Bees movement.

For more information, go to www.NorthbrookFarmersMarket.org or www.northbrook.info.

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