Morris County 4-H Introduces New Beekeeping Club

Budd Lake – Imagine being responsible for over 10,000 bees in just one hive! That’s a lot of names to give and a lot to be proud of.

Looking for a new hive of friends? The Busy Bees 4-H Club is currently seeking members. Meetings will be held the 2nd Tuesday of each month at Highview Farms. Kids in grades 4-13 (one year past high school) will learn everything about bees everything from the hive to honey.

Kelly Dziak, 4-H Program Associate, recommends the new 4-H club for youth who are interested in exploring beekeeping, learning how they can positively impact their environment, and building new friendships. “Since this is a new 4-H club in Morris County, youth members will have the opportunity to design the club to fit their interests and needs.”

Nearly six million boys and girls are in 4-H nationwide. Locally, 4-H serves over 1,000 youth, in Morris County. Children from all backgrounds and interests are involved in 4-H. Projects and activities cover a wide range of interests including animals, outdoor education, science, arts and crafts, and community service. 4-H youth members are assisted by more than 200 adults serving as volunteers in Morris County.

The 4-H Youth Development Program is part of Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Morris County, an educational outreach program of Rutgers University in partnership with federal and county governments and private sector support. Cooperative Extension programs are offered without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or handicap.

For more information about the Busy Bees 4-H Club, or the 4-H program in general, visit the Morris County 4-H website at http://morris.njaes.rutgers.edu/4h or contact the county 4-H Office at 973-285-8301. All kids, grades K-13 (one year out of high school), are always welcome to join 4-H. In addition, the 4-H staff is ready to provide orientation and training for any adults interested in serving as 4-H volunteers.