Bees play a very important role in our environment. This panel will provide an overview of getting started as a hobbyist beekeeper. They will describe the "how-tos" of bee keeping and the different components of setting up and keeping hives. You will learn about equipment, clothing, costs, time and how to avoid getting stung. The panel will also discuss the life of a bee colony, the division of labor in a honeybee colony plus the enjoyment and challenges in the life of a beekeeper.