When kids see a hive in action, Robinson says, they’ll typically first ask him if the bees can escape the glass.
The observatory frame might have 400 active bees. In comparison, during honey flow in a strong hive, about 60,000 bees are working.Don’t swat or kill a bee or damage their habitats, he’ll warn them, because bees are vital to our environment. The series culminates with the bayou’s first-ever family-friendly movie screening, taking place on August 20. Families can bring blankets, lawn chairs and picnics to watch “Bee Movie.”
And, the outdoor fun continues when Mud Day returns to the Nature Discovery Center after a COVID hiatus.