Event

Bee Keeping 101

Bee-Keeping 101
Saturday, August 11, 2018
South Chicago Farm, 8900 S. Green Bay Road

We will visit the apiary at our South Chicago Farm and do a routine check of the hives looking at everything from bee brood and honey production to disease and pests in the hive. Come prepared to work and prepare hives for full swing summer honey production. Protective gear will be provided to open hives.

*Scholarship application available upon request; please contact info@urbangrowerscollective.org

Full Workshop Series Schedule:

Session 3: Dismantling Racism in the Food System Intensive Leadership & Facilitator Training
Friday, May 4, 9:00am-6:00pm & May 5, 8:30am-6:00pm

Session 4: Grow Your Farm: Learn to Seed Crops, Mushrooms & Soil
Saturday, June 9th, 8:30am -4:00pm

Session 5: Learn to Harvest, Post-Harvest Handling & Food Safety Practices
Saturday, July 14th, 10:00am 4:00pm

Session 6: Bee Keeping 101
Saturday, August 11th, 9:00am -12:00pm

Session 7: Bringing it All Together - Making Sure Your Ends Meet: Season Extension & Farm Financials 101
Saturday, September, 22nd, 9:00am -4:00pm