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Urban Beekeepers

Sidney Glaser is the beekeeper at the Clinton Community Garden. He is holding up a frame from the hive.
Sidney Glaser is the beekeeper at the Clinton Community Garden. He is holding up a frame from the hive. (Kate Hinds)
Sidney Glaser (left) and Mike Hegedus, beekeepers at the Clinton Community Garden, blow smoke on the bees to calm them.
Sidney Glaser (left) and Mike Hegedus, beekeepers at the Clinton Community Garden, blow smoke on the bees to calm them. (Kate Hinds)
The hive at the Clinton Community Garden-- they have taken the top off and are checking it. Notice the frames hanging down.
The hive at the Clinton Community Garden-- they have taken the top off and are checking it. Notice the frames hanging down. (Kate Hinds)
The hives at Wave Hill in the Bronx. The bricks are used to weigh down the covers.
The hives at Wave Hill in the Bronx. The bricks are used to weigh down the covers. (Kate Hinds)
A hive at Wave Hill with bees coming, going and guarding the entrance.
A hive at Wave Hill with bees coming, going and guarding the entrance. (Kate Hinds)
Two bees pollinating a poppy at Wave Hill. Besides nectar, bees collect pollen and propolis.
Two bees pollinating a poppy at Wave Hill. Besides nectar, bees collect pollen and propolis. (Kate Hinds)
Fiona Hinds at the Bronx Zoo, standing behind a bee cutout. The practice of honey collection and beekeeping dates back to the Stone Age, as evidenced by cave paintings.
Fiona Hinds at the Bronx Zoo, standing behind a bee cutout. The practice of honey collection and beekeeping dates back to the Stone Age, as evidenced by cave paintings. (Kate Hinds)
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