Life of the Honeybee Exhibit on August 2nd

The Cumberland County Beekeepers Association (CCBA) is a local chapter of the Maine State Beekeeping Association (MSBA). They promote the art of beekeeping in the Cumberland County area through open-hive sessions, monthly meetings with guest speakers, and other educational events. Anyone with an interest in beekeeping is welcome! No prior knowledge of beekeeping is necessary. CCBA meets monthly on the 1st Monday at 7:00pm in the library at the Mabel Wilson School, 353 Tuttle Road, Cumberland, ME, 04021. For further information, visit the MSBA website at: http://www.mainebeekeepers.com

A summer series of wildlife exhibits and demonstrations targeted for the general public is offered throughout the season at the MAINE WILDLIFE PARK, located on Route 26 in Gray. "Wildlife Days" are held on consecutive weekends through the summer, and are sponsored by the Friends of the Maine Wildlife Park. Presenters featuring a variety of wildlife topics will set up exhibits and demonstrations from roughly 11:00am to 2:00pm on most Saturdays. We encourage visitors to stop by, ask questions and even participate in some activities.

Two more popular "Night Visits" will be offered, when the park opens on moonlight evenings for a an August "Creatures of the Night" Hike from 8-10pm; and the very popular October "Halloween Night Hike", from 6-9pm. The Wildlife Park Nature Store is full of new wildlife and nature merchandise for all ages; and the Friends of the Maine Wildlife Park "Snack Shack" sells ice cream, soda and light snacks, with all monies raised donated to the Wildlife Park for wildlife exhibit improvements and new construction. The Maine Wildlife Park has over 25 species of native wildlife on display, plus wildlife gardens, nature trails, and other interactive exhibits and displays. The park is open daily through November 11th from 9:30am-4:30pm; visitors must leave the premises by 6:00pm.

Admission to the park is free for ages 3 and under; $4.00 ages 5-12; $6.00 for adults, and $4.50 for seniors. Groups of 15 or more are $3.00 per person. Bring a picnic and spend the day! Family and Community Season Passes are available, and are an incredible bargain for families and groups that visit the park several times over the course of the summer.

For more information about any of these programs, please call the Maine Wildlife Park at 207-657-4977; or check us out online at www.mainewildlifepark.com or www.mefishwildlife.com.