GRAY — The Cumberland County Beekeepers Association will visit the Maine Wildlife Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, on Route 26.

Visitors will learn learn about the industrious life of the honeybee, its job as an important pollinator of fruits and vegetables, and the role of the beekeeper. Parts of a beehive, beekeeping equipment and a small observation hive will be on display. Several experienced beekeepers will be available to answer questions.

The honeybee is Maine’s official insect, and its work is to the economic success of the official state fruit, the wild blueberry.

FMI: 207-657-4977, www.mainewildlifepark.com, www.mefishwildlife.com, facebook.com/mainewildlifepark, www.mainebeekeepers.com.