Apr 14, 7-9PM | Doors @ 6PM
With Mandy Shaw of Portland Urban Beekeepers
Advance tickets recommended; $5 suggested donation
Science Pubs are a casual lecture series located in fun venues across the region. Grab a drink and get comfy as you learn about bee swarms in The Science of Bee Swarms. Recommended for ages 10 and over.
About the lecture:
It’s no secret that honeybees are smart. They communicate by dancing and procure nature’s sweetest treat from the nectar of flowers. But there’s something else that bees are perfectly programmed for, swarming. One of their most important biological functions, swarms are often feared and misunderstood by outsiders. Join urban beekeeper Mandy Shaw for an inside look at the drama, biology, communications, and reasons why bees swarm. You’re sure to feel the buzz!
Mandy Shaw has been fascinated with bees since 2015 when a swarm of bees landed in her front yard. She balances her beekeeping practice between honoring the bees natural inclinations and using tried and true management techniques. She shares her passion for bees through continuing education and sharing her experiences with others.
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Frequently Asked Questions
To guarantee a seat at this event, we recommend you purchase your ticket in advance. Please show your ticket at the check-in table upon arrival. We will always have tickets available at the door. They are first-come, first-served and admission will remain a suggested donation.
Yes, the Hillsboro Downtown Station will have several food carts open late to accommodate Science Pub attendees. The indoor bar will be open to guests that are 21+.
The Hillsboro Downtown Station is fully wheelchair accessible. Seating will be tables with wooden benches, folding chairs, as well as spaces for wheelchairs and other mobility devices.
- The Hillsboro Downtown station has a small adjacent lot, though there are additional parking options nearby:
Parking stalls behind Umpqua Bank at 310 SE Washington Street
- City of Hillsboro’s employee lot at 2nd and Washington Street, with 48 standard parking stalls and 2 handicapped parking stalls.
- The Washington County parking structure at 1st and Washington Street.
- On-street parking.
If you’d prefer to take public transit, there are two TriMet MAX stops near the Station – the closest being 3rd and Washington Street. The next nearest stop is at Adams and Main Street.
Due to technical limitations for this location, the lecture will not be streamed for remote viewing.