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Ridgewood NJ, the Bee Master in his element. Special visit by Frank Mortimer @franks.honey to inspect the hives at the Ridgewood YMCA .
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Ridgewood NJ, Northwest Bergen’s best known beekeeper, Frank Mortimer, safely removes approximately 15,000 swarming honey bees from a tree located immediately adjacent to a public sidewalk in the 400 block of Stevens Avenue, Ridgewood, less than one (1) block away from an elementary school. To ensure pedestrian safety, Ridgewood Police Patrol Officer Christopher Mormino stood by at the scene keeping a safe distance while Frank Mortimer worked. The incident occurred early Thursday afternoon, 05/19.There were no reported injuries .
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Kids do not try this at home
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Ridgewood NJ, Frank Mortimer is Ridgewood’s best known beekeeper an adjunct instructor at the Cornell University Master Beekeeping Program, former Vice President of the New Jersey State Beekeepers Association, and a Certified Master Beekeeper. As president of the Northeast NJ Beekeepers Association—a position he held for over a decade—he significantly grew his club’s membership, aligned the Northeast NJ Beekeepers with Ramapo College, and founded the “Honey Cup,” an annual honey tasting competition. Frank has promoted beekeeping throughout the Northeast by speaking to everyone from school children to gardening clubs and civic organizations. He has led beekeeping seminars across the Northeast and at The New York Botanical Garden.
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Ridgewood NJ, Frank Mortimer will sign copies of his book, “Bee People and the Bugs They Love”, on the Ridgewood Public Library patio (weather permitting). Bring your copy or buy one through Bookends. Registration suggested.
Continue reading Local Author Frank Mortimer Book Signing of “Bee People and the Bugs They Love”
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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.
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May 19,2016
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Ridgewood NJ, A swarm of bees gathered on the side of a large oak tree near a sidewalk 1/2 block away from the Willard Elementary School in Ridgewood attracted the attention of Ridgewood PD patrol officer Jeffrey Kay just prior to 12 noon on Wednesday, 5/18. Officer Kay deployed yellow caution tape to block the sidewalk near the tree, then remained on the scene to ensure the safety of parents and students until the bee swarm was safely removed by Frank Mortimer, President of the Northeast New Jersey Beekeepers Association. Mr. Mortimer, who lives in Ridgewood, had been delivering a presentation to students at the Ridge Elementary School in Ridgewood at the time he received a telephone call that his services were required by Officer Kay. The bees were carefully swept from the tree into a box, which was then placed in Mr. Mortimer’s station wagon for transport to a nearby hive.
