5th Annual Honey Festival packs the Wyck House hive [gallery]
Five years ago, the Philadelphia’s Beekeepers Guild started the Philadelphia Honey Festival to raise awareness about the importance of honeybees to the environment, food supply and economy.
The increasingly popular festival, held over three days at three different historic landmarks across the city, drew crowds to Germantown’s Wyck Historic House, Garden and Farm on Saturday.
Bob McKee, venue coordinator at Wyck, spoke about the event’s dual benefits.
“The goal of this festival is not only to bring awareness to the bees and the issues that we face,” he said, “but also to draw attention to these historic sites.”
More than 1,000 people showed up on Saturday to sample the local mead (honey beer) and shop from local vendors and honey makers. The latter offered samples and gladly answered any questions regarding bee-keeping and honey production.
WHYY is your source for fact-based, in-depth journalism and information. As a nonprofit organization, we rely on financial support from readers like you. Please give today.
Here is what to do to keep families safe from accidental shootings
Experts at Penn Medicine say firearm injuries and deaths occur due to improper gun storage in homes with children.
12 hours ago
‘The disrepair is astonishing’: PHA must clear out Brith Sholom to complete renovations
The West Philadelphia apartment building will be gutted and rehabbed. Residents were notified Tuesday that they will need to relocate.
12 hours ago
Handling holiday stress: How to navigate grief, loss and conflict
As the holiday season approaches, Dr. Argie Allen Wilson advises people to prioritize mental health and set boundaries to maintain peace during family gatherings.
16 hours ago
