Pollinator Week Celebration

[Bakersdozen]

We spent a HOT day promoting Honey bees at a local event promoting pollinators, nature, and a healthy planet. In total there were over 600 attendees. The majority were bus loads of elementary grade students. It's always fun, but a challenging time. Because of the heat, my grandson, age 15, got sick about an hour after we started. He has helped me for the last 3-4 years. My husband was absolutely miserable and cranky. He has health issues. The pace and large groups challenged me. Several times I got light headed and struggled to speak loudly. We left an hour before the end after the last school bus went through. Some of the children were red faced and miserable too.
I need a new game plan for next time.

These pictures were taken early in the day.

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[The15thMember]

It's always miserable when it's hot out and you just have to power through.  I was close to heat exhaustion one day last summer when I was working in the bee yard.  I started to feel light-headed, and my body stopped sweating.  It was no fun.  I'm much more proactive about my hydration now if I know it's going to be hot out. 

[Bakersdozen]

Wow! Doesn't that describe heat stroke?
It can hit you before you know what's going on.

[The15thMember]

Technically it is not a heat stroke unless you lose consciousness. But I was on my way!