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?
Beekeeping
Beekeeping (or apiculture) is the maintenance of bee colonies, commonly in man-made hives, by humans. Most such bees are honey bees in the genus "Apis", but other honey-producing bees such as "Melipona" stingless bees are also kept. A beekeeper (or apiarist) keeps bees in order to collect their honey and other products that the hive produce (including beeswax, propolis, flower pollen, bee pollen, and royal jelly), to pollinate crops, or to produce bees
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