by admin | Nov 25, 2023 | Golden History Park
Preparing Our Honey Bees For Winter By Patricia Donahue, volunteer apiarist Our honey bees worked hard this year and because of that, we benefited by being able to harvest some delicious honey in August (which is for sale in the GHM gift shop, while supplies last). A...
by Doug Skiba | May 5, 2022 | Golden History Park, Video
What happens when you get a swarm of honeybees near your hive at the Golden History Park? You call an expert bee wrangler. Some of our bees apparently got agitated and decided to seek out a new home today. At around noon, after forming a tall cloud of swirling bees,...
by Nathan Richie | Oct 6, 2020 | City of Golden, Golden History Museum, Golden History Park
The Golden Garden Club, The Presidents’ Rose Garden, and a Future New Home “There will always be a garden, Where the women love the lands, And protect the plants and flowers With the labor of their hands.” –Colorado State Garden Club Song Perhaps more...
by admin | Apr 27, 2020 | Golden History Park
Beekeeping is an ancient tradition that many cultures practice all over the world. Honeybees were first introduced to the North American continent when colonists imported them to Virginia in the 1600s. For centuries, beekeepers would kill their hives every fall in...
by Doug Skiba | Jun 22, 2019 | Golden History Park
Bees at Golden History Park Observing honey bee activity at Golden History Park can be a rewarding and enriching experience when done from a respectful distance. Consider using binoculars to get an intimate and detailed perspective on bee life. Quick history Honey...
by Doug Skiba | May 29, 2019 | Golden History Park
The Golden History Park chickens are on an adventure! We are very excited to announce that our chickens are vacationing at Jefferson County Fairgrounds while we pour concrete at the coop and barn. This site modification will improve our flock’s daily living...
