Honeybees in your backyard this year?

Each of the five Pacific County Timberland Regional Library branches will host local beekeepers from the club to introduce honeybee varieties and the differences among the queen bee, workers, and drones in the hive. During each hour-long program, you will also receive a good introduction to the most popular types of hives and the tools, equipment, and protective clothing needed to successfully keep bees in the Pacific Northwest. The event schedule:

·  Saturday, Jan. 4 at 11 a.m., Ilwaco Timberland Library: (360) 642-3908

·  Saturday, Jan. 11 at 1 p.m., Naselle Timberland Library: (360) 484-3877

·   Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 5:30 p.m., Raymond Timberland Library: 942-2408

·    Saturday, Jan. 18 at 10:30 a.m., South Bend Timberland Library: 875-5532

·    Thursday, Jan. 23 at 2 p.m., Ocean Park Timberland Library: (360) 665-4184

The WRBC is a community of hobby beekeepers interested in sharing their experience, ideas, and methods as well as promoting education about keeping honeybees for pollination, hive products such as honey, and the practice of beekeeping.

The programs are part of Pacific County Preps, a yearlong focus by the Pacific County Timberland libraries to offer practical programs and displays that contribute to self-sufficiency and help build strong communities.

For more information contact your local Timberland library, visit www.TRL.org or find the WRBC on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Willapa-River-Beekeeping-Club/1129948.