A fourth generation beekeeper talks about his passion | StoryCorps

When bee season in New York City begins in early spring, that means retired police detective (and unofficial NYPD beekeeper) Anthony “Tony Bees” Planakis gets busy tending to his hives and rescuing swarms.

At StoryCorps, Anthony talked about what drew him to working with bees, and what he’s learned from them.

Audio card by Amanda Meltzer