The A-B-C’s of Keeping Bees – Class 4 of 4

This introductory hands-on workshop is for anyone interested in raising bees this spring. Students will learn what is needed to prepare for acquiring bees, and the skills for a successful home grown bee colony. Gain an understanding of honeybee genetics and their importance to our agricultural landscape. Discover sustainable beekeeping without using antibiotics or chemical compounds.

This class will cover basic bee biology, Biodynamic approaches to hive management, provision and use of beekeeping equipment, methods for building up a spring colony, and swarm control next year. Through open-hive inspections of our College Avenue bees, students will have an opportunity to experience bees first hand. Just in time to get your own hive ready for Spring!

Bee colonies from Nor-Cal survivor stock will be available for purchase in April through Beekind of Sebastopol, CA.

$95 (Beekeeping equipment and bees can be ordered through Nimbus Arts and will require an additional materials fee)