Chris Harp and Grai Rice of HoneybeeLives is offering a 2 day organic beekeeping class for the first time ever in the New York City area. HoneybeeLives teaches a natural and organic approach to beekeeping, they teach beginners and encourage experienced beekeepers to adopt natural ways of beekeeping and explore the benefits to our environment.
INTRO TO ORGANIC BEEKEEPING: PLANNING A NEW HIVE FOR SPRING
(Saturday, February 5,10:00 am - 6:00 pm)
Learn about the basic requirements and responsibilities for organic beekeeping. Understand the community of a hive, the tools involved, elements of site selection, where you can obtain honeybees and equipment, and an understanding of a naturalist approach to their needs. This class introduces students to a nurturing way of beekeeping and a philosophy of respect and love for these amazing creatures. There is a hands-on demonstration of assembling a wooden hive, and extensive class handouts to help new beekeepers.
UNDERSTANDING AND CARING FOR YOUR HONEYBEES
(Sunday, February 6, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm)
Topics will include: hive congruency and design to benefit the colony; Honeybee health and disease management the organic way; seasonal concerns and methods; as well as imparting the value of respecting the lives and needs of your bees. Top Bar Hive beekeeping will be discussed.
