Uncle Jer's Traveling Bee Show
& Bee Removal Service
Elk Grove, CA 95758
ph: (800) 208-2253 or (916) 387-5377
unclejer
Bee shows and bee removal
How and why do bees pollinate plants?
Why do bees swarm?
Is there a bee shortage?
Why are there different kinds of honey?
Can I use honey as an antibacterial?
These questions and more are answered and/or discussed in a lively presentation. Participants will learn about the fascinating society of bees. As well as a lecture on pollination, honey making and harvesting, bee reproduction and the medicinal qualities of honey. They will feel and smell beeswax and honey frames, see giant photos of various bee activities and taste different kinds of honey. Don’t forget the stars of the show! Participants will be able to see live bees working on a multitude of jobs!
Bee Show
Uncle Jer Brings the Following to Your Local Library, Classroom, Science Night, Senior Center or Church Group:
- Two-Observation Hives With Live Bees
- Large Mounted Photo Cards/Slide Show with film clips
- An Example of the Bee's Actual Hive
- Frames of Wax and Honey
- 60 Minute Presentation
- Variety of Honey Samples (except assemblies)
- Extensive Question and Answer Time
- Children Receive an Activity Book & Honey Stick (optional for assemblies)
- Fact Sheet and articles available for Adults
"Science Standards For Schools" In PDF: Summary of science standards exemplified in our shows. We can customize your show based on grade level.
Please see our "Referral List". We don't put our customers phone numbers on our website. If you would like contact phone numbers for any of our referrals please email us with a request.
Shows are available in Sacramento/San Joaquin Valley, the Bay Area and Wine Country.
Prices vary on distance traveled. Discounts are available for multiple shows.
Please contact Ellen for pricing and to schedule your show(s).
Removing Bees From Hive
Photo courtesy of Cygnus StudiosBee Rescue - Remove Those Bees Before They Make Your Home Their Home!
Please contact Jerry for Bee Rescue Services. Service is available in Sacramento/San Joaquin Valley. He will need to know the following;
1. Location of the bees: ground, tree, shed or structure?
2. How High?
3. How big of a swarm is it; the size of a baseball, basketball or truck?
4. How long have they been there or how long since you have noticed them?Sorry, Jer is not licensed to work on houses or use chemicals. Jer asks for an amount for gas if the job is not close, but simple swarm removal is free. If the hive has been in the same location for more than a few days removal will be more costly.
User Resources
Educational
In PDF: Includes definitions.
A simple diagram for kids courtesy of;
The Program for Interdisciplinary Learning through the Arts
Link: See a bee’s anatomy. Bee X-ray is brought to you by Tuckaleechee Apiaries.
Link: To EnchantedLearning.com. Copy and paste to print for single use, or buy a membership for multiple uses. Click on Bee Printout to see completed labels.
Link to You Tube video: Make a bee from a toilet paper roll and other supplies. Great for 3-5 year olds.
Free interactive access to a Scanning Electron Microscope so students can explore the microscopic world of insects. Teachers schedule your session and students send in the bugs they would like to explore!
We use centrifugal force to extract honey - kids 8-10 years old will love this force driven activity!
Link to West Mountain Apiary-they have some great information.
In PDF: One page summary.
"Mussen fingers prime suspects..."
Link to Article about why bees are disappearing based on a lecture by UC Davis' bee expert Dr. Eric Mussen. Please note link to full lecture.
Link to a recent study of pesticides in North American hives by the Department of Entomology, The Pennsylvania State University and the National Science Laboratory - Agricultural Marketing Service, and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, and the Bee Research Laboratory - Department of Agriculture.
In PDF: This could be why there is a bee shortage in California.
Link: Everything you want to know about bees and beekeeping.
Help Save The Bees
“Buzzworthy Plants That Attract Bees”
Link: Nectar bearing plants that bees like.
"Haagen-Daz Help the Honey Bees"
Link: See "how you can help" to download simple garden instructions.
Shopping/Alternative Health
“Sacramento Beekeeping Supplies”
Link: Everything you need to become a bee keeper. They also carry great wholesale honey, royal jelly, propolis, candle making supplies and the biggest variety of Burt’s Bee Products I’ve ever seen.
Link: Beeswax is 100% natural and a renewable resource that actually cleans the air by emitting purifying negative ions. Learn about how they are made. These candles can be purchased locally at Sacramento Beekeeping Supplies.
Ellen loves the “Back Release Tool”
Link: Self massage tool. Half the price of a message and you can use it whenever you need to loosen those tight back muscles.
Recipes
"Peach, Chamomile & Honey Popsicles"
Found any great links for bee information or products? Please copy and paste into our contact form and we’ll see if we can get permission to add it to our site.
What Others Are Saying About Our Shows
Uncle Jer’s Bee show was educational, interesting, and captivating for our elementary age children. The students really enjoyed learning about bee pollination and honey production in an engaging presentation with great visuals. In addition, the puppet show was a wonderful way to help the students explore the life of a worker bee. I highly recommend bringing Uncle Jer and Mrs. Uncle Jer to your school for this lively and entertaining show. Don’t miss it!
Maggie Wade
Prevention and Intervention Specialist -Anna Kirchgater Elementary School
“Uncle Jer’s Traveling Bee Show Program was very well-received at the Galt-Marian O. Lawrence Library. Nearly 50 adults and children sampled honey, examined the 2 frame observation hives, listened to a presentation about beekeeping that included visuals about bees, and received activity books. Both children and adults were fascinated with the bees, asking many questions about the science of harvesting honey from bees. Uncle Jer generously gave both time and materials to the participants.” Diane Christensen, Branch Supervisor/Youth Services Librarian Galt-Marian O. Lawrence Library
“My students were ‘buzzing’ for weeks after experiencing Uncle Jer’s Traveling Bee Show. His observation hives, pollination lesson, incredible photos, and homemade honey taste test, brought chapter four in our science textbook alive! I’m already signed up for next year!” J.D. Maher, 5th Grade Teacher, Florin Elementary School
“Our kindergarten classes really enjoyed the bee presentation. They had fun looking for the queen bee. The best part was the delicious honey! This was a fun and educational show! We can’t wait until Uncle Jer returns next year.” Mrs. Clayburn, Phoenix Schools
"Our school was fortunate enough to have Uncle Jer present his Bee Show during our Family Science Night. The exhibit had several visuals, including a real bee hive, great handouts, and even honey samples that were available for the families to taste. It ended up being a terrific addition to all of the other stations about science in our world. Thanks Uncle Jer!" Cory M. Jones, Interim Principal, Earl Warren Elementary School
Call to have this swarm removed before they make a home in your wall or chimney!
Want to see what bees in a wall do? Click on the links below.
To see more photos go to
and find "Bee Pictures" on Main Menu on left side of page.
Elk Grove, CA 95758
ph: (800) 208-2253 or (916) 387-5377
unclejer
