Archive for January 6, 2009

The Bees’ Knees, And It’s Time For Trees

by John Weckerle

Long ago, in a county far, far away…

…Your editor took first place in the county science fair for his project on bees.  I had live bees, posters, and materials, and learned a few things about our great friends and partners of the order Hymenoptera, and wanted at that time to be a beekeeper (but failed to inspire the parents to the same degree) – so you can imagine the little jump of enthusiasm I experienced when I read the latest East Torrance Soil and Water Conservation District newsletter and found that the District is hosting a workshop on raising bees at the Torrance County Fairgrounds on January 30, 2009 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Now, more than ever, we need to understand how bees make life as we know it possible (no kidding, there) and learn how those of us with a little room and a little time can help keep these incredible creatures working for themselves, the ecosystem, agriculture, and all of us – and maybe get a little honey, to boot.  For more information, and to reserve a seat or three, contact Cheri or Kitty at (505) 384-2272, extension 3.

The District’s Spring plant sale has also started, and we recommend getting your order in as soon as possible.  For more information and to download an order form, visit the District’s plant sale page.

Edgewood Library Grand Opening

by John Weckerle

The Town of Edgewood will celebrate the Grand Opening of its Community Library  at the new location this Saturday, January 10 at 10 a.m.  The new library – which we still think should be named to honor its greatest benefactor, Mark Jensen and his mother, Alta Mae Jensen – is located at #95 Highway 344 in Edgewood.  Festivities will include a book signing by NASA astronaut Mike Mullane.  We consider the facts that Mr. Mullane will be attending, that the mayor is a former rocket scientist, and that the International Space Station will be passing over earlier that morning to be an absolute coincidence.  Then again, you never know…