Locavore Food School Presents: Beginning Beekeeping

Locavore Food School is a monthly, on the third Thursday of each month, offering of nutrition and cooking classes taught by volunteers and community members including farmers, local food producers, nutritionists, chefs and alternative health care practitioners.

This is an introductory class for those looking to take up beekeeping. Topics covered will include beekeeping equipment, the different races of bees and where and when to get them. There will be a short discussion of the various types of bee hives, where to locate your hives and how many colonies to start with. Our discussion will also include basics of bee biology and how mites impact honeybee health. Beekeeping equipment will be on hand for attendees to view and inspect. Sign ups for mentoring and beekeeping classes will also be available. Following the presentation Ron will be on hand for questions as long necessary.