V's Bees

Vivian Stanton has loved insects since she was a little girl. Raised on a ranch in rural eastern Washington, she spent her childhood chasing grasshoppers, holding fuzzy moths, and watching the complex workings of ant hills. Her childhood dream of becoming a beekeeper became a reality in 2020 when she was finally able to establish an apiary. A trained teacher and educator, Vivian brings her enthusiasm and knowledge of honeybees to audiences as she explains the workings of a honeybee colony, the intricate process of pollination, and what it means to be a beekeeper.

Wherever she teaches, Vivian brings her small observation hive which allows audiences to view honeybee activity in a safe, educational manner. When she isn’t working with bees, you can find Vivian spending time with her husband and children, throwing pottery in her art studio, gathering eggs from their chicken coop, or adventuring in the woods (and always looking for interesting insects).