Tuesday, August 30, 2011

September Outing - Nash Farm

The Buzz on Bees

September 3, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Wagon rides $1 per person.
Nash Farm is the place to “bee!” Farms need bees. Learn all about “Apiculture” (bees, pollen, honey and wax!). Peek into a real bee hive and see a queen bee! Taste different varieties of honey. Meet a real-live Honey Princess! She’s “bee-utiful!” Local honey available for purchase.
THE NASH FAMILY HISTORYThe Nash Family was part of a migration of farmers from the Upper South (Missouri, Kentucky, and Tennessee) who settled on the Grape Vine Prairie in the years prior to the Civil War. Thomas Jefferson Nash was born in Marion County, Kentucky, on March 4,1827. His wife, Elizabeth Mouser, was born in Washington County on October 20, 1828. They were married on February 17, 1848. They had five daughters and one son. The oldest three were born in Lebanon, Kentucky, and the youngest three were born in Grapevine, Texas. William P. Nash, Thomas' brother, was born on July 2, 1828. Thomas and William were very close, and William lived with Thomas and his family most of his adult life. William was a stonemason and local lore says he laid the stone foundation of the Nash House, the barn, and Grapevine's First Methodist Church.
Let us know if you plan on joining us - we'll "bee" sure to look for you!


Photos from the day:
Our club had a blast at Nash Farm!  Here are some photos from this event:



Photo courtesy of Alison Power


Photo courtesy of Alison Power





Photo courtesy of Alison Power
Photo courtesy of Alison Power




Photo courtesy of Alison Power


Photo courtesy of Alison Power
Photo courtesy of Alison Power

A reminder - Our Family Nature Club meets the first Saturday (or weekend) each month, unless otherwise noted. 
If you were not able to join us at Nash Farm, we hope to see at one of our next outings soon!

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