Snaps & Snippets: Holy Name’s bees will produce honey in 6-8 weeks

Pulling one of the frames from the hive.

Rod Donavan, a New Jersey beekeeper and retired Holy Name employee, has established two beehives in the garden located on Holy Name’s rooftop. Bees are one of the most important pollinator species for the ecosystem, and honey contains beneficial probiotics to improve digestive health.

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Donovan, with some co-workers, waiting on the smokepot.