Beginning Beekeeping: The Basics and Focus on Urban Beekeeping

Whether you're already keeping bees or simply curious about what beekeeping involves, there will be something for you in this class. We'll cover the basics on bees, the progress of bees through the seasons, how to keep bees healthy, and what to look for at this time of year. We’ll also talk about swarming, pest management, and more.

The class will also address special concerns of urban beekeeping. Are there city or county restrictions on beekeeping where you live? How can you be the best bee steward possible in an area where bees and people will inevitably meet?

The class is designed for beginners so no prerequisite knowledge is required. You will get to see live bees in an observation hive.

Instructor:

Cara Ching is the Director and Co-Manager for SF Bee-Cause, a volunteer-run, two-year beekeeping apprenticeship program that educates adults on how to be competent and confident beekeepers with science based knowledge. In addition to this role, Cara serves as the Volunteer Coordinator and Educator for the San Francisco Beekeepers Association, where she supports community engagement and brings education and awareness to schools, libraries, and organizations about the importance of pollinators.

In her spare time, she thinks about how to turn honey into delicious treats!

COVID-19 information:

• GFE Mask Guidelines: Please bring a mask to accommodate your comfort level in an outdoor group situation.
• Please cancel your registration if you develop COVID19 symptoms on or before the day of your workshop

No walk-up registration permitted for this course.

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