Wednesday, August 28, 6-7:30pm
Bexley Natural Market, 58 N. Cassady, Bexley
This Event features 5 panelists to engage in an exciting discussion. It is Free to attend. Please RSVP to bnmrsvp@gmail.com

There will be complementary wine, cheese, and Ohio Pies
Thank you to Slow Food Columbus for partnering with The Bexley Natural Market on this event.

Agenda:
6pm-6:15pm: Reception - wine and cheese and Ohio Pies.
6:15pm: Katie Barr and Trevor Horn introduces panelists and discusses role of Slow Food Columbus
7:00pm: Questions and wrap up
7:15pm: Networking and more light bites

Panelists: Summary of the topics :

Jayne and Isaac Barnes: Honeyrun Farm

-What is happening to honey bees across the world right now; What are the challenges they face, and how that affects us whether we eat honey or not.
-How can we make pollination more attractive in our own yard?
-What kinds of habitats/flowers are crucial for pollinator populations here in Central Ohio;
-Which kinds of flowers can we as individuals plant to increase pollinator activity.
-How different flowers and nectar influence the type of honey bees produce.

Kate White: The Wellness Wildcrafter

-As an herbalist I can discuss the use of honey and wax medicinally. I can also discuss medicinal flowers and trees you can grow, that also benefit pollinators.

Annie Chubbuck: Seed Babies

-How can we make pollination more attractive in our own yard?
-What kinds of habitats/flowers are crucial for pollinator populations here in Central Ohio;
-Which kinds of flowers can we as individuals plant to increase pollinator activity.

Chris Wyse: Jorgensen Farms

- solitary bees
- the 'other' pollinators: Bats, ants
, birds, wind etc...
- how to reinforce the importance of pollinators to youth
- what can people do to support pollinators in our local ecosystem

About Chris: "I have spent the past five traveling around the U.S. and Europe as a unique consultant. I've worked with non-profits, schools, community farms, and private horticultural ventures to develop sustainable systems and diversify farm income. Many of my contracts have a focus on agricultural education and agritourism. I've had the opportunity to visit over 50 farms in the past five years. I call it 'Action Consulting'. I'm currently working with my friend David Karikomi- the farm manager at Jorgensen Farm.

I interned for Beeopic under a French queen-breeder in San Francisco. I have installed solitary bee habitats, bat boxes, pollinator gardens, and butterfly houses at many farms and school gardens across the country. I've developed an on-farm education curriculum for field trips, after school program, and summer camp with sections on a broad spectrum of pollinators and a 'hands-on' honey bee portion."