EVENTS CALENDAR
Reads Kick-Off
1/31 • 6:00 pm • Ming Studio • 420 S 6th St, Boise
Join area dignitaries as we officially announce this year's Treasure Valley Reads selection, Meredith May's wonderful memoir, The Honey Bus: A Memoir of Loss, Courage, and a Girl Saved By Bees. Hear selections from The Honey Bus, taste some mead and honey bakery, and learn a little about pollinators and about our great slate of Reads programs.
Beeswax Crafting Class
2/18 • 6:00 pm • Kuna Library District
2/26 • 6:30 pm • Nampa Public Library
3/12 • 6:30 pm • Caldwell Public Library
The Buzz about Bees
2/19 • 6:00 pm • Boise State University, Simplot Ballroom • 1700 W University Dr, Boise
We are pleased to partner with Boise State University's Idea of Nature series to provide the community an opportunity to hear biologist and author, Thor Hanson, speak about his book Buzz: the Nature and Necessity of Bees. In Buzz, Hanson expertly illustrates why all bees are wonders to celebrate and protect. Free parking information at ideaofnature@boisestate.edu. This presentation is made possible with support from the Idaho Honey Association and the Idaho STEM Action Center.
The Vital Role of Foster Grandparents
2/21 • 11:00 am • Garden City Public Library
3/6 • 11:00 am • Caldwell Public Library
3/9 • 11:00 am • Nampa Public Library
3/9 • 6:30 pm • Ada Community Library, Victory Branch
3/11 • 9:00 am • Meridian Library District
Through The Honey Bus, Meredith May elucidates the critical role grandparents can play in a child’s life. Children with no available biological grandparents benefit greatly from foster grandparent volunteers. Foster Grandparents are senior citizens who serve in local schools as mentors and tutors. Hear from Lisa Underwood, with Jannus, and current foster grandparents, about how serving in this special role can make a huge difference to a child in need.
The Magic of the Hive
2/25 • 6:30 pm • Ada Community Library, Victory Branch
3/11 • 6:00 pm • Meridian Library District
3/12 • 6:30 pm • Nampa Public Library
Despite the fact that humans have kept bees since the earliest civilizations, there is still a great deal we don’t understand about honey bees. Many of their actions and accomplishments are so far beyond our understanding as to reach the realm of magic. This talk will cover the basic aspects of beekeeping and then delve into the inner workings of the hive. You’ll learn about the many fascinating details that are normally reserved for people lucky enough to work around bees. There will be time for questions and answers at the end of the talk, so bring your curiosity. Presented in partnership with Treasure Valley Beekeepers.
Preschool Storytime
3/2 • 10:30 am • Caldwell Public Library
3/3 • 10:30 am • Caldwell Public Library
Grandparents are GRAND. For ages 2 - 5.
Seed Planting 101: Pollinator Plants
3/2 • 4:30 pm • Caldwell Public Library
Learn how to start a garden of pollinator plants from seed.
Drop-in Writing Workshop
3/3 • 6:30 pm • The Cabin • 801 S Capitol Blvd, Boise
3/17 • 6:30 pm • The Cabin • 801 S Capitol Blvd, Boise
Do you feel inspired by The Honey Bus and want to try your hand at writing? Join us at The Cabin where our teaching writers will use unique prompts designed to challenge and engage writers of all levels.
The Buzz on Natives
3/3 • 6:30 pm • Ada Community Library, Victory Branch
Did you know that there are over 4,000 species of bees in North America? Their beauty and sheer diversity is astounding. Native bees are critical for ecosystem health... but they are in trouble! Learn why the plight of native bees is different from the collapse of honey bees and gain some tools to help you identify who is pollinating your yard! Join certified Bug Nerd and Idaho Botanical Garden's Assistant Horticulture Director Sierra Laverty on a safari-like, bug-eyed view of the magical world of bees.
Bees, People, and Society: What sociology can teach us
3/5 • 6:30 pm • Idaho Black History Museum • 508 Julia Davis Dr, Boise
In her book, May takes the organization of bees as a model for what human society should look like, and the community and cohesion of bees is in many ways enviable. This conversation, led by Boise State University Sociology Professor Martin Orr, will focus on how sociological theories might help us better compare and contrast the social lives and the behavior of people and of bees, and to address the common threats that we face.
Are HoneyBees Really in Trouble?
3/10 • 6:30 pm • Ada Community Library, Victory Branch
Beekeeping
3/14 • 2:00 pm • Ada Community Library, Lake Hazel Branch
Come hear our community expert talk about the hows and whys of beekeeping.
All subsequent local events at this time will be postponed indefinitely. We are hoping to reschedule events for the fall--ahead of our keynote with Meredith May on September 26th (location TBD).
1/31 • 6:00 pm • Ming Studio • 420 S 6th St, Boise
Join area dignitaries as we officially announce this year's Treasure Valley Reads selection, Meredith May's wonderful memoir, The Honey Bus: A Memoir of Loss, Courage, and a Girl Saved By Bees. Hear selections from The Honey Bus, taste some mead and honey bakery, and learn a little about pollinators and about our great slate of Reads programs.
Beeswax Crafting Class
2/18 • 6:00 pm • Kuna Library District
2/26 • 6:30 pm • Nampa Public Library
3/12 • 6:30 pm • Caldwell Public Library
The Buzz about Bees
2/19 • 6:00 pm • Boise State University, Simplot Ballroom • 1700 W University Dr, Boise
We are pleased to partner with Boise State University's Idea of Nature series to provide the community an opportunity to hear biologist and author, Thor Hanson, speak about his book Buzz: the Nature and Necessity of Bees. In Buzz, Hanson expertly illustrates why all bees are wonders to celebrate and protect. Free parking information at ideaofnature@boisestate.edu. This presentation is made possible with support from the Idaho Honey Association and the Idaho STEM Action Center.
The Vital Role of Foster Grandparents
2/21 • 11:00 am • Garden City Public Library
3/6 • 11:00 am • Caldwell Public Library
3/9 • 11:00 am • Nampa Public Library
3/9 • 6:30 pm • Ada Community Library, Victory Branch
3/11 • 9:00 am • Meridian Library District
Through The Honey Bus, Meredith May elucidates the critical role grandparents can play in a child’s life. Children with no available biological grandparents benefit greatly from foster grandparent volunteers. Foster Grandparents are senior citizens who serve in local schools as mentors and tutors. Hear from Lisa Underwood, with Jannus, and current foster grandparents, about how serving in this special role can make a huge difference to a child in need.
The Magic of the Hive
2/25 • 6:30 pm • Ada Community Library, Victory Branch
3/11 • 6:00 pm • Meridian Library District
3/12 • 6:30 pm • Nampa Public Library
Despite the fact that humans have kept bees since the earliest civilizations, there is still a great deal we don’t understand about honey bees. Many of their actions and accomplishments are so far beyond our understanding as to reach the realm of magic. This talk will cover the basic aspects of beekeeping and then delve into the inner workings of the hive. You’ll learn about the many fascinating details that are normally reserved for people lucky enough to work around bees. There will be time for questions and answers at the end of the talk, so bring your curiosity. Presented in partnership with Treasure Valley Beekeepers.
Preschool Storytime
3/2 • 10:30 am • Caldwell Public Library
3/3 • 10:30 am • Caldwell Public Library
Grandparents are GRAND. For ages 2 - 5.
Seed Planting 101: Pollinator Plants
3/2 • 4:30 pm • Caldwell Public Library
Learn how to start a garden of pollinator plants from seed.
Drop-in Writing Workshop
3/3 • 6:30 pm • The Cabin • 801 S Capitol Blvd, Boise
3/17 • 6:30 pm • The Cabin • 801 S Capitol Blvd, Boise
Do you feel inspired by The Honey Bus and want to try your hand at writing? Join us at The Cabin where our teaching writers will use unique prompts designed to challenge and engage writers of all levels.
The Buzz on Natives
3/3 • 6:30 pm • Ada Community Library, Victory Branch
Did you know that there are over 4,000 species of bees in North America? Their beauty and sheer diversity is astounding. Native bees are critical for ecosystem health... but they are in trouble! Learn why the plight of native bees is different from the collapse of honey bees and gain some tools to help you identify who is pollinating your yard! Join certified Bug Nerd and Idaho Botanical Garden's Assistant Horticulture Director Sierra Laverty on a safari-like, bug-eyed view of the magical world of bees.
Bees, People, and Society: What sociology can teach us
3/5 • 6:30 pm • Idaho Black History Museum • 508 Julia Davis Dr, Boise
In her book, May takes the organization of bees as a model for what human society should look like, and the community and cohesion of bees is in many ways enviable. This conversation, led by Boise State University Sociology Professor Martin Orr, will focus on how sociological theories might help us better compare and contrast the social lives and the behavior of people and of bees, and to address the common threats that we face.
Are HoneyBees Really in Trouble?
3/10 • 6:30 pm • Ada Community Library, Victory Branch
Beekeeping
3/14 • 2:00 pm • Ada Community Library, Lake Hazel Branch
Come hear our community expert talk about the hows and whys of beekeeping.
All subsequent local events at this time will be postponed indefinitely. We are hoping to reschedule events for the fall--ahead of our keynote with Meredith May on September 26th (location TBD).
