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Ridgewood NJ, Saint Valentine was a Catholic priest who had also worked as a doctor. He lived in Italy during the third century AD and served as a priest in Rome. His birth year unknown, died 270 AD in Italy,
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Ridgewood NJ, just in time for spring ,local beekeeper Frank Mortimer ( Frank the Beeman ) has released a new book called Bee People and the Bugs They Love . The book is an inspiring combination of humorous and feel-good stories about beekeepers intertwined with fascinating, up-to-date, and easy-to-understand information about honeybees. The first book to answer the question: What type of person keeps bees? . The First book to spotlight the quirky, offbeat, and eccentric people that are passionately obsessed with the honey-loving bug. It is NOT a “how to” book.
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Wed, Feb 24 7pm | Sustainability Series | Set Up a Backyard Beehive
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Public Library presents Ridgewood’s bee man, Frank Mortimer, explains and demonstrates how “newbee” keepers can get started. Responsible for 80% of all pollination, honeybees are Earth’s most productive pollinator and keeping bee hives can help strengthen our planet’s dwindling honeybee population. No matter how much outdoor space you have, you can become a beekeeper. Register here.
