Community learns about pollinator protection from Local Beekeepers Guild on Coast Live.

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. — Dennis Heidenthal from the Beekeepers Guild of Southeast Virginia appeared on Coast Live to discuss the functioning of hives, swarms, and honey production within bee communities, emphasizing the critical role of pollinators in the ecosystem.

Honey Bee Festival with Beekeepers Guild of Southeast Virginia will be held on Sat, Aug 15, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Norfolk Botanical Garden. This event, hosted at the Baker Hall Visitor Center, will feature local vendors, educational opportunities about honeybees, and a chance to view active hives. For more details, visit norfolkbotanicalgarden.org.

For those interested in beekeeping, further information is available at beekeepersguild.org.