Local Beekeepers Association Launches Fifth Annual Jeff Shwartz Scholarship Fund

Published on July 18, 2026, the Back Yard Beekeepers Association (BYBA) is now accepting applications for its fifth annual Jeff Shwartz “Be Educated in Entomology Scholarship Fund.” This scholarship offers up to $500 for educational experiences aimed at enhancing knowledge that benefits both the environment and its inhabitants. It honors Jeff Shwartz, a dedicated beekeeper and educator from Weston, who spent his later years teaching about honeybees and insects, fostering appreciation for these creatures among children through engaging demonstrations.