Timothy Burroughs on Science Cafe -- Tonight!

Alameda County Beekeepers Assoc. member Timothy Burroughs will speak tonight in San Francisco as part of the "science cafe" series Down to a Science.

Tim's presentation, "Sweetness and Light," will focus on bees and beekeeping. This free event begins at 7:30 p.m. tonight, July 17, at Cafe Royal, 800 Post St. @ Leavenworth, in San Francisco.

Honeybees are crucial to our agricultural industry, pollinating up to one third of our food crops. In the past few years, bees have been disappearing in large numbers without many answers. Why are the bees disappearing? How will it affect our food supply? How will the role of bees and beekeepers evolve in the 21st Century? Timothy will highlight the amazing efficiency and organization with which bees sustain themselves and our local flora while answering these questions.

Down to a Science is an ongoing science café, a casual forum where leading scientists discuss their research with the public. The mission is to promote civic discourse through scientific dialogue. All of topics fall under a theme of local impact ( e.g. bay area water quality, local health issues, sustainability, etc.). The cafe is held at a local San Francisco cafe/bar on the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 7-9 PM. The format is simple, a 15-20 minute presentation by the scientist followed by a moderated Q&A transitioning into a dialogue. The dialogue will be supported with a strong web presence, complete with a blog and links to the research and other relevant materials ( www.sciencecafesf.com).