Apiarist Elizabeth, Aged 11, Has Big Plans For The Future
An 11-year-old girl from the United States who signed up for a beekeeping lecture aged eight has revealed she wants to become her state’s chief apiarist. From age three, Elizabeth Downs from the small town of Eddington, Maine, has enjoyed helping her neighbour Dave Oliver with his gardening. Picture shows Elizabeth Downs, 11, undated. An 11-year-old girl from the United States who signed up for a beekeeping lecture aged eight…
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Apiarist Elizabeth, Aged 11, Has Big Plans For The Future
An 11-year-old girl from the United States who signed up for a beekeeping lecture aged eight has revealed she wants to become her state’s chief…
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