Month-long event begins April 8

April is Fun with Science Month in Beacon, with citywide events for all ages organized by the Howland Public Library and Miss Vickie’s Music.

On Sunday, April 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., educators from Stony Kill Farm will present an interactive program at the Beacon Farmers’ Market about honeybees, including local honey tastings.

Throughout the month, the Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estuaries will also share a hands-on demonstration of a watershed, a Hudson River salt sensor, and touchscreens showing its research. The events are for children age 4 and older. See bire.org for more.

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