I volunteer at an urban farm.
Really, that sounds very unqiue, what exactly is an urban farm?
It is around a village, town, or city.
I see, so it is more local than a farm out in the country and easier to access?
The one I work at has urban beekeeping also.
Beekeeping sounds so scary! Are there ways to keep the bees from stinging?
You just have to maintain the honey bee colonies.
Are there ways to do that?
for sale to other beekeepers. A location where bees are kept is called an apiary or "bee yard".
History.
Depictions of humans collecting honey from wild bees date to 10,000 years ago. Beekeeping in pottery vessels began about 9,000 years ago in North Africa. Domestication of bees is shown in Egyptian art from around 4,500 years ago. Simple hives and smoke were used and honey was stored in jars, some of which were found in the tombs of pharaohs such as Tutankhamun. It wasn't until the 18th
is also surrounded by trees and shrubs, which attract a number of wild birds. Events such as the RSPB "Feed the Birds Day" are often staffed by members of the local RSPB group. There are also other wildlife events such as pond dipping held there.
Education.
The farm encourages school visits so that urban children can learn about farm life; offers courses on beekeeping and gardening; placements for students studying animal-related courses; and supports people with special needs. As well as working outdoors, it