We can bee friendlier to the nature

The 41st state competition of young beekeepers took place this year in Krško. Mentors pupils and students, who work in Maribor and in the surrounding area, drove by a bus organized by the Beekeepers Association of Maribor. In a pleasant company of young beekeepers and their mentors, time passed quickly. On arrival, registration and breakfast were followed. After a short speech, competition started. During the competition, our mentors had a joint meeting at which we talked about further work and examined the problems and dilemmas that arise in the competition andin the operation of beekeeping circles. After completing the competition, while the evaluators repaired the test poles, we had the opportunity to see various workshops. We could see a lecture on royal jelly, an beekeeping exhibition, an exotic animal show, we could learn about the history of the city, write postcards, or walk around the city or play sports in a school playground.



With such diverse range of activities, time passed quickly, because everyone could find something for him. Of course, the main purpose of all these activities was making friendships and exchange of experience. The Beekeeper Association, in cooperation with the gardener Trajnica Golob - Klančič, distributed seedlings of honey plants to all competitors and their mentors.



Hofer and Semenarna Ljubljana donated seeds of honey plants. After lunch the most important part of the competition were followed - announcement of results.



This year, for the first time, a final selection of the best beekeeping team was held. The final competition took the form of a quiz. The winners of the final round received a practical prize - beekeeping equipment as a contribution by sponsors.
Our students: Sara Vrečun, Michelle Vrbanić, Glunec Eva, Ivan Praznik, Jakob Pulko and Mihej Mukenauer received a silver award.



Congratulations to all students for their success, and I hope that next year we will see you again in Beltinci.