#BeeWell #StaySafe #StayHome #SaveLives

Hello Beeks, What a month this has been and we are wishing everyone well and hoping all of your families are safe. We have a ton of updates to share with you from both of my worlds which include Suffolk County Long Island as well as the Hudson Valley - Orange County NY. Scroll to learn more about happenings in both of our universes including online classes by The Jenny B Project, Free Beekeeping Education, the WORC Delivery Program in Washingtonville NY,  "Farm 2 Tour Front Porch" launching in Long Island, "Some Good News - Washingtonville Edition", and food banks for those in need. Through these tough times, it is so inspirational to watch creativity unfold and community come together. 

The WORC-SHOP

WORC (Wahsingtonville Opportunity & Revitalization Council), Nailed It Hardware and The Jenny B Project are working hard to deliver packages for any small business both home based and brick and mortar that need assistance during this time. If you have online capabilities but not enough man power to deliver, consider signing up for the WORC delivery program. For more info click below!

Bee Prepared!

For our fellow Beekeepers, Many of you are in the process of picking up your bees or preparing for your bee arrival. What an exciting time! If you need any help or have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out. We have equipment setups available for anyone still setting up. Contact us for more info, or check out our online inventory. Remember to consider mite treatments when your bees arrive, especially packages from the warmer climates. Also want to remind everyone feeding is imperative to building comb when the nectar flow is not on. (do not feed with honey supers on or your honey will be sugar) Be ready with some simple syrup to let your bees fill their brood chambers with comb to fill with eggs, brood, nectar etc., to prepare for winter. If this is your first year with your bees, your goal is to get them prepared for over wintering.. this starts NOW! We recommend a simple board-man feeder. Below we have attached several educational resources for beekeepers. The first one is a free lecture by TJBP on Beekeeping 101 for anyone seeking a crash course on keeping bees in the Northeast. The second resource is by New York Bee Wellness who is giving a free Webinar on May 3rd 7pm on swarms and splits. The last resource listed here is a four part series from the Northeast IPM Center on a Healthy Hive. We are working diligently on uploading our 5 week Beekeeping Course online to Google Classroom for a July Session, so stay tuned and follow our social media for upcoming announcements. These resources are also always listed on our website under "Bee Educated - Resources". 

Please utilize all of the information that you can to BEE RESPONSIBLE and take good care of your bees! For any questions respond to this email directly and we will buzz you in the right direction. 

Beez' Believes!

Every so often we love to spotlight our partners and creative ventures by those in our local community. This month we have two spotlights!

We would like to introduce an amazing endeavor by our friend Matt  who is taking "Farm to Table" to another level... In fact that level is YOUR FRONT PORCH! "Farm 2 Your Front Porch" is launching this season in the Bayport Sayville area with fresh veggies, eggs, honey, local baked goods and seasonal items from their own gardens as well as partnering with a few other local growers/bakers. With a no commitment platform, you will receive a hand crafted wooden produce box by Matt, filled with your share of at least 4 fruits/veggies and other goodies with the option to re - up each week. Website and Ordering Platform coming soon! So Follow them on Instagram for updates @farm2yourfrontporch or email farm2yourfrontporch@gmail.com for more info! 

THE COMEBACK IS ALWAYS

GREATER THAN THE SETBACK

A shout out to a dear friend and pillar in the Washingtonville Community. Corinne Courtney, owner of Nailed It - Hardware in Washingtonville painted this mural on her building on Easter Morning as an inspiration and beacon of hope which represents how our communities will bounce back after the hardships we are enduring today. As an "essential business" Nailed It Hardware has remained open with limited hours and is encouraging free delivery or pickup to adhere to social distancing guidelines. So much so that Corinne is hosting the WORC program to deliver not only for herself but other small businesses in the area that may not have the resources to deliver their product line safely to the public. We are so grateful for businesses like this one who lift everyone up. Corinne always says "A Rising Tide Lifts ALL Boats". We are in this together. For more information on the WORC delivery program and how to participate please respond to this email and Beez and I will help you get started.

This story is just one of many in our communities where business owners, volunteers and community members are banning together to keep each other safe, healthy and economically sound. Gami Penaherrera - owner of ForeverFitWithGami on Dept Street is offering free fitness classes to emergency and healthcare workers. Ann Bell - owner of "Healing Haven" on Main Street Washigntonville is delivering food and supplies to those in need even when her own doors are shut. Kevin Radday - owner of "Betty's Country Kitchen" is donating meals to essential workers including emergency services, hospital workers and Stop and Shop staff. If you would like to donate a meal to a family or a staff in the area, contact Betty's and their team will help. We thank you all for your selfless actions and efforts to keep Washingtonville and the surrounding area afloat.

Together we will come back stronger than before!

"SOME GOOD NEWS" - Washingtonville Edition

With so much good news to share during these unprecidented times, Washigntonville Community Members have done it again!! Click the link below to watch episodes of SGN to hear about all of the good energy being spread by teachers, health care workers, business owners, families and those affected by this pandemic... being EVERYONE. 

FOR THOSE IN NEED OF FOOD OR ASSISTANCE

Last but not least, those of you who know me best know my passion for nutrition and wellness as well as our ties with the Sayville Soup Kitchen. We want to thank the volunteers at "Sharing a Meal - Sayville Soup Kitchen" who are still serving "to go" meals Monday-Thursday at 5:30pm at 131 Middle Road.

For those up here in the Hudson Valley - Washingtonville area, the "Country Kids Food Pantry" located at 2 Fr. Tierney Circle, is also working tirelessly to delivery food to those in need.

If anyone is in need of a meal, a delivery, groceries and anything vital, please reach out to me and I will connect with the appropriate organizations to get you the help you need! Do not hesitate to ask for help. There are resources and volunteers working to keep everyone safe and healthy. 

Partner Stores Hosting

Curb Side Pickup and/or Delivery

Delivery and Curbside - Call - https://www.nailedithardware.com/

Outdoor Road Side Farm Stand - https://wagonwheelfarmny.com/

Order Online for Curb Side - https://www.cornucopiahealthfoods.com

Pickup and Delivery - Call - http://www.naturallybellport.com

Curbside Pickup - Call - http://www.howellscafe.com

Curbside Pickup - Call - https://www.facebook.com/clarkescafe

Curbside Pickup - Call - Shipping - NYhttps://obeehavenaturals.com

Prayers are in abundance for families who have lost loved ones, those working on the front lines to protect our loved ones and those who are recovering from this illness who have endured undeniable trauma. Thank you to those who are putting their own hardships aside to help others, as the stories pouring out of kind hearts and overwhelming selflessness are an inspiration to all. We wish everyone health, happiness and safety this season.

Sincerely, Beez and Jenny B