Long Island Children's Museum Marks National Honeybee Day Celebration
Long Island Children's Museum Hosts "Honey Hoopla" Event on National Honeybee Day
The Long Island Children's Museum (LICM) in Garden City, NY will be hosting its annual "Honey Hoopla" event on Saturday, August 16, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., in celebration of National Honeybee Day.
This family-friendly event is designed to educate and engage children and families in activities related to bees and honey. While specific activity details were not fully detailed, past events have included exhibits about honeybee biology, pollination, and the importance of bees to the ecosystem, as well as crafts, interactive displays, and taste-testing honey products. The LICM’s approach usually centers on educational fun that encourages physical literacy and creative interaction.
One of the highlights of the event will be live theater performances inspired by the book "Beezy County Fair: A Bee Tale." The performances will take place at 11 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:45 p.m. Author Gay Thomas will be present to sign books following each performance.
Visitors can also learn about beekeeping practices and view tools used by beekeepers. The LICM has on-site colonies and a "Name a Honeybee" campaign to support conservation efforts. Different varieties of honey will be sampled, and hands-on bee-themed crafts will be available for children and families.
Each family purchasing theater tickets will receive a complimentary copy of "Beezy County Fair: A Bee Tale." For those interested in supporting the museum's beekeeping and educational initiatives, the "Name a Honeybee" campaign allows visitors to directly contribute.
The LICM is a private, not-for-profit institution accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM). It has earned 4-stars on Charity Navigator and has Platinum Transparency on Candid. Museum admission for adults and children over 1 year old is $18, for seniors it is $16, and it is free for museum members and children under 1 year old. A separate ticket is required for the theater performance.
The museum's contact information is 516-224-5800, and the media contact is Maureen P. Mangan, who can be reached at [email protected]. For more information and updates closer to the event date, check the LICM’s official website (www.licm.org) or social media pages.
[1] Long Island Children's Museum. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.licm.org/ [2] National Honeybee Day. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.nationalhoneybeeday.org/ [3] Beezy County Fair: A Bee Tale. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.beezycountyfair.com/ [4] Long Island Children's Museum. (2021). Retrieved from https://www.licm.org/about-us/mission-vision-values/
- The Long Island Children's Museum (LICM) promotes learning and personal growth through education-and-self-development activities.
- The LICM's "Honey Hoopla" event blends entertainment and education, creating an engaging experience for families.
- The museum's focus on environmental education emphasizes the importance of bees and honey in our food-and-drink ecosystems.
- Visitors can learn skills in beekeeping and support conservation efforts through the "Name a Honeybee" campaign.
- Career development and job-search resources may not be the primary focus, but the LICM's mission centers on fostering a supportive and enriching lifestyle for children and families.
- For those interested in the fashion-and-beauty industry, the museum might not offer direct opportunities, but its aim at cultivating creativity aligns well with artistic pursuits.
- As a private, not-for-profit institution, the LICM offers affordable admission and various ways for supporters to contribute, such as through the "Name a Honeybee" campaign.
