Beekeeping Workshops

Hosted by the farm and conducted by the CT Beekeeper's Association, our beekeeping sessions run from spring through fall each year. the workshops take individuals through various steps of backyard beekeeping, from hive assembly and bee introduction to detecting disease and preparing the hive for winter. Beekeeping workshops are currently being offered as live webinars led by veteran beekeeper, Ted Jones of Jones Apiaries. Register by 5:00pm the day before the scheduled workshops in order to receive webinar login information. Hopefully we can return to normal program later in 2021. 

Register for all workshops at CTBees.Org

Beekeepers usually receive $10/pp donations at these workshops. Please consider making a donation to the CT Beekeeper's Association on their website if you participate in a workshop.

2021 Beekeeping

March 20, 2021 - Package Installation
9:00 am

April 24, 2021 - Spring Inspection
9:00 am

May 8, 2021 Inspection and Supering
9:00 am

May 22, 2021 - Nucleus Hives and Summer Hive Management
9:00 am

June 12, 2021 - Inspection and  Monitoring
9:00 am

July 17, 2021 - Fall Hive Preparation
9:00 am

September 11, 2021- Winter Hive Preparation.
9:00 am

We also offer companion workshops on various aspects of organic land care. Topics included the importance of pollinators, composting and vermiculture, seed saving, home food preservation and more. We welcome suggestions of topics.

To inquire about workshops, or if you’re interested in offering a workshop at our farm, please call our farm office at (203) 736-8618 and ask for Corey Thomas, Education Director.

Seasonal Workshops!  (these are generally intended for adults, though children are welcome with adult supervision)

Stay tuned for the full list of workshops confirmed for 2021. Additional workshops may be added as our schedule allows. Please sign up to receive our newsletter, and check our Calendar for up to date listings.

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