Episode 224 - Ulster County Beekeeper Rich Kurtz

About this episode

This episode features Ulster County beekeeper Rich Kurtz discussing beekeeping and its ecological importance, alongside a recent bear attack and an impressive hiking feat by Mike Suidy.

Welcome to episode 224! This week, Ulster County beekeeper Rich Kurtz joins us to talk about the fascinating world of beekeeping in the Catskills, the vital role bees play in our ecosystem, and why these tiny pollinators have such a huge impact on the natural world around us. We also dive into a recent bear attack in Greene County and chat about Mike Suidy, who somehow managed to complete all 35 Catskill High Peaks in just over two days. Inspiring or insane? You decide. Make sure to subscribe on your favorite platform, share the show, donate if you feel like it… or just keep tuning in. I'm just grateful you're here. And as always... VOLUNTEER!!!! Links for the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/ISLCatskillsPodcast , Donate a coffee to support the show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ITLCatskills , Like to be a sponsor or monthly supporter of the show? Go here! - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ITLCatskills/membership Thanks to the sponsors of the show: Outdoor chronicles photography - https://www.outdoorchroniclesphotography.com/ , Trailbound Project - https://www.trailboundproject.com/ , Camp Catskill - https://campcatskill.co/ , Another Summit…

People in this episode

Host: Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast

Guest: Rich Kurtz

Topics covered

• beekeeping
• ecosystem
• bear attack
• Catskill High Peaks
• outdoor adventure

Keywords

• beekeeping
• Catskills
• ecosystem
• bear attack
• Mike Suidy
• Catskill High Peaks
• pollinators

Sponsors

Outdoor chronicles photography, Trailbound Project, Camp Catskill, Another Summit

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Ulster County, Catskills, Greene County

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