Event Details
Location: Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary Apiary, 8 Commerce Rd., Newtown, CT
Cost: $50 per class
Time: 12-2pm
Ages: 12 and up (children ages 12 -17 must have parent/guardian sign waiver and provide emergency contact information)
Requirements: Students must bring and wear beekeeping jacket with hood -OR- full beekeeping suit with hood. Gloves, long pants, and closed toe shoes are also required.
Have you heard the buzz? Back by popular demand, Backyard Beekeeping classes are returning to the sanctuary! There’s never been a better time to learn the time-honored tradition of keeping and caring for bees and we’ve got the expert to show you how. Ryan Griffeth of Necker’s Farm will guide participants through spring, summer and fall beekeeping with the last class instruction focusing on winterizing your colonies. Explore what’s happening in the hive, how to provide optimum care for the bees, and how to extract your own honey. Each class is tailored to what is happening real time with the sanctuary hives and our 1 million bees, ensuring topics stay relevant to the many variables within each season.
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned apiarist, classes are tailor made for you! Plus, each student can text the instructor outside of class for guidance or questions. Sign up for individual classes or enjoy all eight for a fully immersive education into beekeeping!
Class Two – April 25: Swarm season
As the temps warm, our colonies will grow fast. We are now in the beginning of swarm season! This is the most exciting time for seasoned beekeepers, but also the scariest time for new bees. Learn all about swarm prevention and how to prepare splitting colonies. This is going to be a fun yet chaotic class because you will see colonies of all strengths growing rapidly.
Link to register: wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E172119&id=113