WESTBOROUGH GIRLSCOUT BROWNIES TAKE ACTION TO SAFEGUARD THE BEES

“We are very worried about the fate of bees. They are dying because people are using herbicides and pesticides. We would like to do something to help..."

– A letter sent from Westborough Girl Scout troop #64520 to the Westborough Conservation Committee, May 2016.

With the bee population declining at an alarming rate, Westborough Brownies from troop #64520, are embarking on a journey to help save the bees - and prevent the vanishing of fruits, vegetables, and flowers, in addition to many other unseen disastrous effects on the ecosystem. The troop, comprised of seven-to-eight year olds, constructed individual Mason Bee Hives from wood and other organic materials to build a large Mason Bee Hotel, which they hope will be placed in one of the Westborough conservation Lands. Derek Saari, President of the Westborough Conversation Committee, invited the girls to present their project at the upcoming committee meeting on June 14, 2016. “Our goal is to raise awareness about the importance of saving the bees and how their protection directly relates to our food production. We hope this will have greater implications within our town,” said Nuray Wallace, leader of the troop.

The troop will also present Ken Warchol, State Bee Inspector and Program Director of the Worcester County Bee Association, at the Westborough Public Library, on June 11th from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Through a live beehive demonstration and other hands-on activities, Mr. Warchol will discuss the bees’ habitat and their important role in our ecosystem and survival. This educational event is open to all Brownie troops in Westborough. For more information, contact Maria Ahmed, troop #64520 co-leader, at 508-818-6235.

When: Saturday, June 11th, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Where: Westborough Public Library, 55 West Main Street, Westborough, MA

What: Ken Warchol, State Bee Inspector and the Program Director of the Worcester County Bee Association will lead a discussion and hands-on activities for the Westborough Girl Scout Troop # 64520. This educational event is open to all Brownie troops in Westborough.