LIVE bees in a fully-enclosed observation hive will attend for you to see the bees up close and watch their movements. See if YOU can find the queen in the hive.

Learn about the Vibe in the Hive and the life of a honey bee. Find out how a bee becomes a queen. Hear about what it’s like to be a backyard beekeeper here in Wakefield. And learn about the plants bees prefer so that you can make your outdoor space bee-friendly.

Bring all your bee questions for the Q&A!

Learn from local beekeepers:

Wakefield resident Kathy Gallucci has been keeping bees in her backyard for 15 years. She is a past president of Essex County Beekeepers Association (ECBA) and has supported ECBA in the Bee Building at the Topsfield Fair for many years.

Nora Neal is a longtime beekeeper. Nora, her husband Geoff, and her daughter Grace are a beekeeping family with over 30 hives. Grace is a member of ECBA and has volunteered at the Topsfield Fair for over 20 years.

Presented by the Wakefield Environmental Sustainability Committee and the Lucius Beebe Memorial Library