Did you know that NYC got 3 million new residents this morning?
If you're skeptical about these statistics, head over to Bryant Park and check out what all the buzz is about (don't worry, your apartment building won't overflow because of this influx).
On Apr 13, the park welcomed new honeybees to the grounds, and early-morning commuters stopped to take a gander at the move-in process. How fortunate for these little guys that they don't need to rent a U-haul! All 3 million of them seemed to adjust to their new digs nicely.
3 million honeybees were delivered the @bryantparknyc this morning! https://t.co/V0zuiWC4W0
— NYC Parks (@NYCParks) April 13, 2018
Now that the grounds are buzzing with activity from these inhabitants, you're probably curious why so many made their way to the venue. Last year, the Bryant Park Apiary was installed to give New Yorkers a little taste of nature in the backdrop of skyscrapers and Sixth Ave, and the sentiment continues.
"The goal of the Apiary is to allow the public to have a rare, close-up look at honeybees in an urban setting, as well as pollinating plants and flowers throughout the park and producing locally made honey available for purchase at the Bryant Park Shop," Owen Harrang of Urban Mgt says.
Photograph: Courtesy Bryant Park
If you're feeling inspired by the new fellas in town, stop by for one of Andrew Coté's monthly beekeeping classes, which are free for park-goers. Perhaps you'll bee inclined to start keeping these dudes in your backyard.
Even better news about our new arrivals? Harrang said there haven't been any incidents where the bees have clashed with park-goers—a sign of an ideal New York neighbor.
Looking for more to do in NYC this spring? Grab a bite at one of the best outdoor restaurants NYC has to offer, make a stop at one of these kids attractions and round off the day with a night in with one of these kids movies.
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