Today, we are going to the Lakeway Municipal Utility District (LMUD) for a class on all things bees. We are catered by Canje Caribbean Restaurant in Austin, featuring their appetizer menu. Our entertainment is Jimmy Rogers.

Menu

Plantain Chips – Mango Calypso, Epis Aioli 

Coco Buns – Toasted Coconut, Thyme Butter 

Smoked Avocado Choka – Mango, Lime Vinaigrette, Pickled Onions, Tostones 

Pink Pineapple – Passion Fruit, Basil, Aji Amarillo 

Ceviche – Sour Orange, Peanuts, Sweet Peppers, Taro Chips 

Hushpuppies – Salt Fish Salad, Citrus Scotch Bonnet Aioli 

Jerk Beef Patties – Pineapple Pique

Wagyu Beef Suya – Suya Skewer, Peanut, Onion 

Pepper Shrimp – Scotch Bonnet, Epis Vinaigrette 

Let’s get rolling

Mushroom block giveaway. They can be added to the garden to conserve water and improve soil health.

A backyard refuge for butterflies and bees

More about the refuge

Coffee and water.

Beekeepers’ tools: prybar, gloves, smoker, and hive.

Stephanie Threinen, CPC  – Public Information Liaison, introduces  Michael Halprin, beekeeper.

The presentation begins.

A rapt audience.

The last time we were here, some plants were laid out ready for planting.

As you can see, the plants are doing very well.