FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MEDIA ADVISORY

Contact:
Stefanie Lader
Communications Specialist
(216) 321-5935 x 228
lader@shakerlakes.org

Tom Mendenhall
Public Relations Assistant
(216) 321-5935 x 221
mendenhall@shakerlakes.org

Join the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes and Northern Ohio's Convivium of Slow Food for a Delicious and Educational Program on Ohio's Honeybees

Who:
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes

What:  
Join the Nature Center for Ah Sweet Mystery of Life: The Real Story of Ohio's Bees. Northern Ohio's Convivium of Slow Food and the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes invite you to learn more about the problems facing Ohio's honeybees from some of those who know them best, including expert Kim Flottum, editor of Bee Culture magazine. Following the formal program, Chef Corey Barrett, noted Lola/Lolita pastry chef, will speak about cooking with honey, and area beekeepers will assist guests in an informal honey tasting. Enjoy pastries by Barrett, coffee, tea, and lemonade.

When: 
Monday, July 30, 7 p.m.

Where:
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd.

Fees:
A $5 donation at the door. Advance registration is required. Please call (216) 321-5935 to register.

Why:
In late spring this year, Ohio beekeepers reported losing approximately 70 percent of their bees over the winter. Ah Sweet Mystery of Life: The Real Story of Ohio's Bees will educate guests on what caused this devastation and what can we do about it.

The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes is a nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving a natural area, connecting people with nature, and inspiring environmental stewardship. For additional information on the Nature Center's programs, services, offerings or events, call (216) 321-5935 or visit www.ShakerLakes.org.

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