VIDEO: Beekeeping on the North Fork

Master beekeeper Chris Kelly of The Plantage in Mattituck has been teaching aspiring beekeepers the dos and don’ts of caring for bees for 10 years. And with over 40 years experience, he offers a lot of guidance.

The past several years have been tough on bees, and their keepers. Colony collapse, parasites and even pesticides are causing harmful effects, culminating in what some North Fork beekeepers said was just the toughest season to date.

Luckily, raised awareness of the bees’ recent difficulties has resulted in more people interested in becoming beekeepers.

But you don’t have to become a beekeeper to help these little pollinators.

Mr. Kelly explains how to help feed the bees.