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SUMMARY:BABA Bee School Winter 2016
DESCRIPTION:DetailsWe will cover basic techniques of “organic” beekeeping\, including materials and equipment\, beehive structure\, the life cycle of bees\, hive development and dynamics\, seasonal apiary work\, honey and hive products\, common pests and diseases\, and hive management – with an emphasis on treatment-free and ecologically-friendly management techniques. We will taste local and varietal honeys\, and learn about harvesting and using bee products. You will learn everything you need to know to set up your own backyard apiary. \nDates\nSix Thursday evenings Jan-March from 7:30-9:00pm (see below for exact dates and times). There will also be a hands-on field date in April\, date TBD based on weather & bees’ activity\, and a 3/24 backup date to make up for a possible snow day. \nLocation\nUrbano Project\, 29 Germania Street\, Jamaica Plain\, MA 02130 (located in the Brewery complex on Amory Street\, across from Stony Brook T Stop) \nPlease register ASAP by clicking here. \nSpace and time to enroll is limited. Pre-registration highly recommended (space may fill up and only those pre-registered will be guaranteed a seat). \nCost: $165\n** COURSE FEE INCLUDES A HANDS-ON WORKSHOP ON A DATE TBD IN APRIL \nScholarships\nLimited scholarships are available to interested individuals experiencing financial hardship. If you are interested in a scholarship\, please send an email describing your circumstances to info@bostonbeekeepers.org. \nCourse books will be provided on the day of the class\, for an additional $10. \nCourse Instructors\nThe course will be taught by members of Boston Area Beekeepers Association (www.bostonbeekeepers.org). This year’s instructors include Rachael Bonoan\, Noah Wilson-Rich\, Paul Quigley\, Dave Strickler\, Mel Gadd\, Bill Perkins and other experienced local beekeepers. For more on our organizing team & core instructors please visit: https://bostonbeekeepers.org/membership/board-directors.
URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/baba-bee-school-winter-2016-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160308T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160308T200000
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SUMMARY:BABA March 2016 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us in hearing about honey bee health in Massachusetts from our new chief apiary inspector\, Kim Skyrm! Kim is also interested in getting feedback from the regarding re-design of the Apiary Program so please come with suggestions and/or comments.  \nOn-street parking available on Pike Street (which is a one-way road exiting onto Albany Street). The entrance to Best Bees and the Lab is off of Pike.\nDirections to the Urban Beekeeping Lab & Bee Sanctuary\nBy Bike: Take the Southwest Corridor to Melnea Cass Bike Path to Albany Street (or from other parts of the city take Mass Ave to Albany). Turn onto Pike Street (across from Hampden Street; Boston Body Works is on the corner and actually shares the building with the Urban Beekeeping Lab/Best Bees). Once on Pike Street\, the building on your left is your destination\, but the entrance is around back so bring your bike around into the lot. Our entrance door is the last door on the left\, just before the stairs and the end of the parking lot. \nBy Bus: MBTA stops nearby (follow directions for biking or driving from there):\nSilver Line 4 & 5 (corner of Washington Street & Mass Ave) \n#1 bus (corner of Albany Street and Randall Street)\n#47 bus (corner of Harrison Ave and E. Lenox St.)\n#9 bus (corner of Mass Ave and Albany St.)\nCT3 bus (Albany St. opposite Boston Medical Center)\n#10 bus (corner of Mass Ave and Albany St.)\n#276 bus (corner of Mass Ave and Albany St.)\nCT1 bus (corner of Mass Ave and Harrison Ave)\nBy car: Once on Albany Street be on the lookout for Pike Street. It is a small street located directly across from Hampden Street. The Bee lab is behind Boston Body Works. There is a parking lot behind the Urban Beekeeping Lab. Some parking is available in the lot off of Pike Street (directly behind the building) or on Pike Street. Of note\, ignore the Do Not Enter signs by the side of the building; they were put there by our landlord to reduce traffic and are not legal.  \nOur entrance door is the last door on the left\, just before the stairs and the end of the parking lot. \nget directions
URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/baba-march-2016-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160225T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160225T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104556
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SUMMARY:BABA Bee School Winter 2016
DESCRIPTION:DetailsWe will cover basic techniques of “organic” beekeeping\, including materials and equipment\, beehive structure\, the life cycle of bees\, hive development and dynamics\, seasonal apiary work\, honey and hive products\, common pests and diseases\, and hive management – with an emphasis on treatment-free and ecologically-friendly management techniques. We will taste local and varietal honeys\, and learn about harvesting and using bee products. You will learn everything you need to know to set up your own backyard apiary. \nDates\nSix Thursday evenings Jan-March from 7:30-9:00pm (see below for exact dates and times). There will also be a hands-on field date in April\, date TBD based on weather & bees’ activity\, and a 3/24 backup date to make up for a possible snow day. \nLocation\nUrbano Project\, 29 Germania Street\, Jamaica Plain\, MA 02130 (located in the Brewery complex on Amory Street\, across from Stony Brook T Stop) \nPlease register ASAP by clicking here. \nSpace and time to enroll is limited. Pre-registration highly recommended (space may fill up and only those pre-registered will be guaranteed a seat). \nCost: $165\n** COURSE FEE INCLUDES A HANDS-ON WORKSHOP ON A DATE TBD IN APRIL \nScholarships\nLimited scholarships are available to interested individuals experiencing financial hardship. If you are interested in a scholarship\, please send an email describing your circumstances to info@bostonbeekeepers.org. \nCourse books will be provided on the day of the class\, for an additional $10. \nCourse Instructors\nThe course will be taught by members of Boston Area Beekeepers Association (www.bostonbeekeepers.org). This year’s instructors include Rachael Bonoan\, Noah Wilson-Rich\, Paul Quigley\, Dave Strickler\, Mel Gadd\, Bill Perkins and other experienced local beekeepers. For more on our organizing team & core instructors please visit: https://bostonbeekeepers.org/membership/board-directors.
URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/baba-bee-school-winter-2016-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160211T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160211T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104556
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SUMMARY:BABA Bee School Winter 2016
DESCRIPTION:DetailsWe will cover basic techniques of “organic” beekeeping\, including materials and equipment\, beehive structure\, the life cycle of bees\, hive development and dynamics\, seasonal apiary work\, honey and hive products\, common pests and diseases\, and hive management – with an emphasis on treatment-free and ecologically-friendly management techniques. We will taste local and varietal honeys\, and learn about harvesting and using bee products. You will learn everything you need to know to set up your own backyard apiary. \nDates\nSix Thursday evenings Jan-March from 7:30-9:00pm (see below for exact dates and times). There will also be a hands-on field date in April\, date TBD based on weather & bees’ activity\, and a 3/24 backup date to make up for a possible snow day. \nLocation\nUrbano Project\, 29 Germania Street\, Jamaica Plain\, MA 02130 (located in the Brewery complex on Amory Street\, across from Stony Brook T Stop) \nPlease register ASAP by clicking here. \nSpace and time to enroll is limited. Pre-registration highly recommended (space may fill up and only those pre-registered will be guaranteed a seat). \nCost: $165\n** COURSE FEE INCLUDES A HANDS-ON WORKSHOP ON A DATE TBD IN APRIL \nScholarships\nLimited scholarships are available to interested individuals experiencing financial hardship. If you are interested in a scholarship\, please send an email describing your circumstances to info@bostonbeekeepers.org. \nCourse books will be provided on the day of the class\, for an additional $10. \nCourse Instructors\nThe course will be taught by members of Boston Area Beekeepers Association (www.bostonbeekeepers.org). This year’s instructors include Rachael Bonoan\, Noah Wilson-Rich\, Paul Quigley\, Dave Strickler\, Mel Gadd\, Bill Perkins and other experienced local beekeepers. For more on our organizing team & core instructors please visit: https://bostonbeekeepers.org/membership/board-directors.
URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/baba-bee-school-winter-2016-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160128T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160128T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104556
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SUMMARY:BABA Bee School Winter 2016
DESCRIPTION:DetailsWe will cover basic techniques of “organic” beekeeping\, including materials and equipment\, beehive structure\, the life cycle of bees\, hive development and dynamics\, seasonal apiary work\, honey and hive products\, common pests and diseases\, and hive management – with an emphasis on treatment-free and ecologically-friendly management techniques. We will taste local and varietal honeys\, and learn about harvesting and using bee products. You will learn everything you need to know to set up your own backyard apiary. \nDates\nSix Thursday evenings Jan-March from 7:30-9:00pm (see below for exact dates and times). There will also be a hands-on field date in April\, date TBD based on weather & bees’ activity\, and a 3/24 backup date to make up for a possible snow day. \nLocation\nUrbano Project\, 29 Germania Street\, Jamaica Plain\, MA 02130 (located in the Brewery complex on Amory Street\, across from Stony Brook T Stop) \nPlease register ASAP by clicking here. \nSpace and time to enroll is limited. Pre-registration highly recommended (space may fill up and only those pre-registered will be guaranteed a seat). \nCost: $165\n** COURSE FEE INCLUDES A HANDS-ON WORKSHOP ON A DATE TBD IN APRIL \nScholarships\nLimited scholarships are available to interested individuals experiencing financial hardship. If you are interested in a scholarship\, please send an email describing your circumstances to info@bostonbeekeepers.org. \nCourse books will be provided on the day of the class\, for an additional $10. \nCourse Instructors\nThe course will be taught by members of Boston Area Beekeepers Association (www.bostonbeekeepers.org). This year’s instructors include Rachael Bonoan\, Noah Wilson-Rich\, Paul Quigley\, Dave Strickler\, Mel Gadd\, Bill Perkins and other experienced local beekeepers. For more on our organizing team & core instructors please visit: https://bostonbeekeepers.org/membership/board-directors.
URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/baba-bee-school-winter-2016-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160121T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160121T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104556
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SUMMARY:BABA Bee School Winter 2016
DESCRIPTION:DetailsWe will cover basic techniques of “organic” beekeeping\, including materials and equipment\, beehive structure\, the life cycle of bees\, hive development and dynamics\, seasonal apiary work\, honey and hive products\, common pests and diseases\, and hive management – with an emphasis on treatment-free and ecologically-friendly management techniques. We will taste local and varietal honeys\, and learn about harvesting and using bee products. You will learn everything you need to know to set up your own backyard apiary. \nDates\nSix Thursday evenings Jan-March from 7:30-9:00pm (see below for exact dates and times). There will also be a hands-on field date in April\, date TBD based on weather & bees’ activity\, and a 3/24 backup date to make up for a possible snow day. \nLocation\nUrbano Project\, 29 Germania Street\, Jamaica Plain\, MA 02130 (located in the Brewery complex on Amory Street\, across from Stony Brook T Stop) \nPlease register ASAP by clicking here. \nSpace and time to enroll is limited. Pre-registration highly recommended (space may fill up and only those pre-registered will be guaranteed a seat). \nCost: $165\n** COURSE FEE INCLUDES A HANDS-ON WORKSHOP ON A DATE TBD IN APRIL \nScholarships\nLimited scholarships are available to interested individuals experiencing financial hardship. If you are interested in a scholarship\, please send an email describing your circumstances to info@bostonbeekeepers.org. \nCourse books will be provided on the day of the class\, for an additional $10. \nCourse Instructors\nThe course will be taught by members of Boston Area Beekeepers Association (www.bostonbeekeepers.org). This year’s instructors include Rachael Bonoan\, Noah Wilson-Rich\, Paul Quigley\, Dave Strickler\, Mel Gadd\, Bill Perkins and other experienced local beekeepers. For more on our organizing team & core instructors please visit: https://bostonbeekeepers.org/membership/board-directors.
URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/baba-bee-school-winter-2016-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151210T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104556
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SUMMARY:Bee-themed Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION:Join the BABA Board and members for a bee-themed holiday party at Follow the Honey. If you’re looking for wonderful bee-related gifts for the honey lover\, beekeeper (or beekeepers to be) in your life\, this is the place. Stop by\, say hello\, and help out one of the most unique shops in Harvard Square.
URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/bee-themed-holiday-party/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151208T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151208T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104556
CREATED:20240608T221435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T221435Z
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SUMMARY:BABA Dec 2015 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:As part of the meeting\, there will be an Indian beekeeping presentation by Jonathan Abbott. Jonathan is a Masters student at MIT who studies improvements to Indian beekeeping using mechanical engineering. See some of the similarities and differences in beekeeping techniques and learn some cool things that might help your hives.Best parking is on Vassar Street (free at 5PM) or take 1 Bus or Kendal T Stop.\nweb.mit.edu/jabbott/Public/Bee/BABADirections.jpg\nYou may find parking closer on Mass Ave if lucky.
URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/baba-dec-2015-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151114T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104556
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SUMMARY:Massachusetts Beekeepers Assoc Fall Meeting
DESCRIPTION:More information on www.massbee.org/meetings/2015-fall-meetingSpeaker: Don Hopkins – North Carolina Bee Inspector talks about colony inspections\, diagnosis\, and treatments of common ailments.Speaker: Ed and Marian Szymanski – talks about Massachusetts Honey Plants.\nTime: 9:00AM – 3:30PM\nLocation: Red Apple Farm\, Phillipston\, Massachusetts \nLunch: King Phillip Restaurant – TBA\n“MBA Honey Show” Enter your best honey and beeswax products. \nMorning presentation “Apiary Inspection System in North Carolina” Considered a model inspection program\, Don will provide an overview of the bee inspection program\, and offer practical suggestion on how to evaluate a bee colony.\nAfternoon presentation “Even Farther South: Bees in Bolivia”. Working with Dewey Caron and local beekeepers in Bolivia\, Don will talk about his experiences and the importance of beekeepers taking responsibility for their bees.\nDon Hpokins – became interested in bees at the age of 5\, when beekeeper Dave Pruden was also the bread delivery driver in his neighborhood. He didn’t get a hive until he was nine or ten\, but he has kept bees almost continuously since then. He joined the Morris County Beekeepers Association as a junior member\, as well as the Somerset County 4-H Beekeeping Club. During his early years as a youth beekeeper he was inspired by New Jersey State Apiarist Jack Matthenius. As a senior member of the Morris county organization he served as program chair and then president of the MCSBA in the early 80s. He attended his first EAS meeting in Wooster Ohio in 1978.\nAfter moving to North Carolina in 1988\, Don started working for the NC Department of Agriculture in 1989 as a bee inspector. In 1994\, he became the NCDA&CS State Apiarist. Joined the Apiary Inspectors of America in 1995. He was president of AIA in 2000 and 2010. At EAS\, Don has presented several workshops\, primarily on bee diseases. His primary interest is honey bee health and biology. The North Carolina inspection program is considered one of the best in the U.S. Don will discuss the NC program and the importance individual beekeepers make to a well organized inspection program.\nDon has been on many volunteer projects to educate and learn from beekeepers in other countries. His trips to Bolivia have given him experience with Africanized Honey Bees and insight as to how the beekeepers there work with the bees. His observations will be part of his afternoon presentation at the Fall MBA meeting
URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/massachusetts-beekeepers-assoc-fall-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151110T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151110T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104556
CREATED:20240608T221435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T221435Z
UID:10000101-1447178400-1447189200@bostonbeekeepers.org
SUMMARY:BABA Nov 2015 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Nicolas Vidal-Nanuet\, Veterinarian\, Beekeeper\, Author\, NY Bee Sanctuary board member\, visiting from France on book tour\, author talk at 7pm with book signing to follow
URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/baba-nov-2015-meeting/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151024T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151024T235900
DTSTAMP:20260425T104556
CREATED:20240608T221435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T221435Z
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SUMMARY:Hands-On Workshop - Winter Hive Prep
DESCRIPTION:Hands-On Workshop – Winter Hive PrepSaturday\, 10/24 (time TBD)Agricultural Hall\, 245 Amory St\, Jamaica Plain\, MACome learn how\, and actually build\, components to help your bees overwinter successfully.Updates to this meeting will be posted as we get closer to the meeting date.
URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/hands-on-workshop-winter-hive-prep/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151017T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151017T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104556
CREATED:20240608T221435Z
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SUMMARY:Beekeeping 101: An Introduction to Honey Bees as a Hobby
DESCRIPTION: Instructor: Sadie BrownMaximum # of Participants: 30\nCost: $25 for Mass Audubon members\, $30 for non-members\nSignup: BNC Website\nDid you know that you can keep bees in your backyard? Even small urban yards (or roof tops) can play host to a hive of honey bees\, and those who tend them can enjoy honey\, beeswax\, pollen and of course\, the bees themselves.\nIn this three-hour workshop\, you will learn what it takes to keep a busy\, productive hive of bees happy. Learn where to get your bees\, how to set up and maintain the hive\, and what types of activities and time commitment are required throughout the year. This is a beginner’s course\, so no previous knowledge is required. The workshop will include lots of time for Q&A\, and is a good precursor to a more in-depth Bee School if you are uncertain whether keeping bees is right for you.\n \nTo register contact Boston Nature Center at 617-983-8500. An online registration link will be posted here as soon as it is available.\nDirections: http://www.massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/wildlife-sanctuaries/boston-nature-center/directions)
URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/beekeeping-101-an-introduction-to-honey-bees-as-a-hobby-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151013T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151013T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104556
CREATED:20240608T221636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T221636Z
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SUMMARY:BABA Oct 2015 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This first meeting of the “slow season” will bring an opportunity for beekeepers new and old to gather\, discuss highlights from – as well as issues they dealt with over – the summer\, and concerns/questions we have going into the winter. We hope to see you there.Directions:The building we will be meeting in is the Perry and Marty Granoff Music Center (Granoff for short) at address is 20 Talbot Ave\, Medford\, MA\, Room 155. There is a visitor parking lot at street level on the College Ave side of the building (despite what the signs say we have been told that parking after hours does not result in ticketing\, but if you are nervous you may wish to park along the street or take public transportation). The closest T stop is Davis (off the red line) and the 94 and 96 buses both stop across the street from the building (College Ave @ Dearborn).
URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/baba-oct-2015-meeting/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150927T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150927T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104556
CREATED:20240608T221636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T221636Z
UID:10000105-1443351600-1443358800@bostonbeekeepers.org
SUMMARY:Backyard Beekeeping Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Ever want to keep honey bees\, either for their delicious honey or simply the benefit of additional pollinators on your property? Learn the fundamentals of backyard honey bee care during this workshop hosted by experienced backyard beekeeper Joel Govostes. The program will cover topics including how to get hives started\, how to maintain your hives throughout the different New England seasons\, and honey harvesting.Tuition is $20 per person. Workshop is hosted by Wright-Locke Farm. Registration via wlfarm.org is REQUIRED (option to pay the day of the event is available).\nRegister: https://www.wlfarm.org/events/
URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/backyard-beekeeping-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150927T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104557
CREATED:20240608T221636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T221636Z
UID:10000106-1443348000-1443362400@bostonbeekeepers.org
SUMMARY:Urban Agriculture Fair 2015
DESCRIPTION:It’s Fair time! The Urban Agriculture Fair returns to the Loring Greenough House (12 South Street\, JP)\, on Sunday\, 9/27\, from 10am to 2pm\, for another four hours of family fun and games\, demonstrations\, contests\, and displays. Make apple cider (fresh and ‘hard’)\, watch bees tend their hive\, pat a chicken\, toss eggs\, win prizes\, and much more! And if you have garden goodies\, kitchen concoctions\, baked beauties\, and other homemade/homegrown creations\, enter them at the Judging Table for a chance to win swag\, bragging rights\, and ribbons (including the coveted “Pomme d’Or” gold ribbon)!\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Beekeepers\, bring along your smokers. The second annual Smoker Stoker contest is sure to be a nail-biter. If you can keep your smoker lit longer and stronger than anyone else\, you take home a beautiful new Maxant (‘made in Mass’) hive tool!\nFor more information\, see the Ag Hall website.
URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/urban-agriculture-fair-2015/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150919T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150919T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104557
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SUMMARY:Preparing Your Beehive for Winter (Metro South session)
DESCRIPTION:Instructors: Rebecca Rosenblum (TBH) & Ed Karle (Master Beekeeper\, Langstroth)Maximum # of Participants: 30\nCost: $5 for non-members\nSignup: BNC Website\nOne of the greatest challenges to beekeeping in Massachusetts is getting colonies through the winter. Last year Eastern MA beekeepers lost over 50% of their colonies over the winter months; the bees (and beekeepers) need all the help they can get. Come learn from a panel of experienced local beekeepers the techniques they have used and found to be successful for overwintering. The panel will include beekeepers tending Langstroth and Top Bar Hives (all of whom have successfully overwintered their hives). This session will be indoors and include guidance on how to prepare your hive for winter\, with time for Q & A after the panel discussion.\nTo register contact Boston Nature Center at 617-983-8500. An online registration link will be posted here as soon as it is available.\nDirections: http://www.massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/wildlife-sanctuaries/boston-nature-center/directions)
URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/preparing-your-beehive-for-winter-metro-south-session/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150915T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150915T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104557
CREATED:20240608T221636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T221636Z
UID:10000108-1442340000-1442347200@bostonbeekeepers.org
SUMMARY:Preparing Your Beehive for Winter (Metro North session)
DESCRIPTION:Panelists: Anita Deeley (TBH & Langstroth) & Mel Gadd (Warre\, TBH & Langstroth)Suggested donation of $5\nOne of the greatest challenges to beekeeping in Massachusetts is getting colonies through the winter. Last year Eastern MA beekeepers lost over 50% of their colonies over the winter months; the bees (and beekeepers) need all the help they can get. Come learn from a panel of experienced local beekeepers the techniques they have used and found to be successful for overwintering. The panel will include Anita Deeley of Beverly Bees (and one of the state’s Apiary Inspectors) and Mel Gadd of Clumsy Dog Apiary. These beekeepers have experience tending and overwintering Langstroth\, Warre and Top Bar Hives. This session will be indoors and include guidance on how to prepare your hive for winter\, with time for Q & A after the panel discussion.\nThe building we will be meeting in is the Perry and Marty Granoff Music Center (Granoff for short); its address is 20 Talbot Ave\, Medford\, MA and we will be in Room 155. There is a visitor parking lot on the College Ave side of the building. The closest T stop is Davis (off the red line) and the 94 and 96 buses both stop across the street from the building (College Ave @ Dearborn).
URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/preparing-your-beehive-for-winter-metro-north-session/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150912T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104557
CREATED:20240608T230205Z
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UID:10000109-1442052000-1442059200@bostonbeekeepers.org
SUMMARY:Honey Harvest
DESCRIPTION:Instructors: Bill Perkins and Boston Area BeekeepersMaximum # of Participants: 25\nCost: $5 for non-members\nSignup: BNC Website\nHarvest & process honey with us from comb to jar. This family-friendly workshop will involve a discussion of where honey comes from and its various uses in different cultures\, while engaging participants in the process of extracting this liquid gold from the comb. During the event we will reflect on the honey bees’ year’s work\, dip our fingers for a licking experience of our very own\, and taste test various honeys. This participatory workshop will cover the full cycle of extraction\, including cleanup.\nTo register contact Boston Nature Center at 617-983-8500. An online registration link will be posted here as soon as it is available.\nDirections: http://www.massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/wildlife-sanctuaries/boston-nature-center/directions)
URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/honey-harvest/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150812T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150812T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104557
CREATED:20240608T230205Z
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UID:10000110-1439402400-1439409600@bostonbeekeepers.org
SUMMARY:Tufts Research Apiary Visit 2015
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a tour of the Tufts University bee research field site. Rachael Bonoan\, Kelsey Graham and Nick Dorian are Tufts students researching bees in the Boston area. They are excited to take us on a tour of their apiaries and introduce us to the research they are conducting\, including investigations on honey bee nutrition and brood development\, bumble bee population dynamics and how an invasive bee (the wool carder bee) affects foraging behavior of a native bumble bee.We will meet right across from the Tufts University Steve Tisch Sports & Fitness Center (161 College Ave\, Medford\, MA) and then head over to the field site together. At the field site\, we will get a chance to check out 14 different field bumble bee hives (for those who were able to come last year\, there are a lot more bumbles this year!)\, 1 lab-reared bumble bee hive (if all goes well)\, and 7 observation honey bee hives. Call or text Rachael @ 401.440.8039 if you need to get in touch last-minute.\nLink to MeetUp: https://www.meetup.com/Boston-Area-Beekeeping-Association/events/
URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/tufts-research-apiary-visit-2015/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150720T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150720T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104557
CREATED:20240608T230205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T230205Z
UID:10000111-1437418800-1437422400@bostonbeekeepers.org
SUMMARY:The Buzz About Bees
DESCRIPTION:Learn why bees are critical for food production\, why they are dying and what you can do to help save them\, while learning more about beekeeping in the Boston area.
URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/the-buzz-about-bees/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150620T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150620T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104557
CREATED:20240608T230206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T230206Z
UID:10000112-1434790800-1434812400@bostonbeekeepers.org
SUMMARY:Mass Bee Annual Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Participants can choose from twenty-four\, one hour beekeeping workshops. The event is FREE to all beekeepers\, butregistration is required for this special all-day event. You are highly encouraged to pre-register. For those interested\,we have arranged to have coffee and muffins for purchase in the morning. Also\, we will have a BBQ lunch available for$10 each. The lunch must be pre-ordered on the registration form below. In addition\, ice cream will be available forpurchase at the event following lunch.A schedule of speakers will be provided at the event. Workshop topics will be appropriate for all\, from beginners toadvanced beekeepers. This is a live bee event\, so we strongly recommend participants bring protective clothing andwear veils while presenters are working hives. This is a policy of MBA and we want everyone to safely enjoy Field Day.Because the event takes place in an open field\, it can get hot. It is a good idea to bring a folding chair\, sun screen\, a hat\,and plenty of water.\nWe will have Better Bee\, Brushy Mountain Bee Farm\, and Mann Lake selling beekeeping equipment at the event. If youplace an order with them in advance\, they can bring it to the event saving you a lot on shipping. Plan ahead and placeyour order with these vendors!\nThis event is a collaborative effort with the University of Massachusetts\, the Massachusetts Beekeepers Association andthe Franklin County Beekeepers.\nRegistration is required for this special day long beekeeper event. It is highly recommended that you pre-register beforecoming to the event. Late registrations will be taken on the day of the event from 8:30am – 9am. Early registrationmust be in by June 15th. Registration is FREE to all beekeepers including non-club members. Please note: you must signin at the event when you arrive.  Down load Registration Form here.
URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/mass-bee-annual-field-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150610T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150610T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104557
CREATED:20240608T230206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T230206Z
UID:10000113-1433959200-1433966400@bostonbeekeepers.org
SUMMARY:An Introduction To Bees And Beekeeping
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that you can enjoy honey\, beeswax\, pollen\, and the miracle of bees in your own backyard? Yards of all sizes\, and even rooftops\, are often excellent locations for urban beehives. Working with bees is tremendously enjoyable\, and a healthy hive can produce several gallons of delicious\, healthful honey every year. In this workshop\, gain an introduction to the fascinating world of the honeybee\, and learn what it takes to keep a busy\, productive hive of bees happy. Learn where to get bees of your own\, how to set up and maintain a hive\, and what types of activities and time commitment are required throughout the year for an urban beekeeper. Our second session will include a hive visit in Roxbury; details to be discussed in class.More information and signup…
URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/an-introduction-to-bees-and-beekeeping/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150606T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150606T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104557
CREATED:20240608T230218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T230218Z
UID:10000114-1433595600-1433604600@bostonbeekeepers.org
SUMMARY:The Buzz about Bees
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the importance of honey bees from art\, experts\, and local preservation organizations in the community. This buzz-filled event is inspired by Jarret Mellenbruch’s Haven sculptures in the Park.1–3 pm: Community OrganizationsDrop in to chat with local preservation organizations including Middlesex County Beekeepers’ Association\, People Protecting Pollinators\, Little Beehive Farm of Holliston\, and the Watertown Friends of Bees.\n1:30 pm: Talk with Dr. Noah Wilson-RichJoin an informative and lively conversation about the declining bee population with Dr. Noah Wilson-Rich\, founder of The Best Bees Company\, author of The Bee: A Natural History\, and dynamic TED talk speaker.\n2:30 pm: Dialogue with Brynmore Williams and Rachael BonoanIn partnership with Catalyst Conversations\, an organization founded in 2012 to open a critical path for dialogue between the arts and sciences\, Brynmore Williams and Rachael Bonoan discuss their respective interest in and mutual admiration for bees. An urban beekeeper and documentary filmmaker\, Williams is fascinated by the sound of bees. Bonoan is a PhD candidate and researcher who studies how nutrition affects honeybees’ immune systems. \nFor more information\, see their website.
URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/the-buzz-about-bees-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150528T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150528T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104557
CREATED:20240608T230218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T230218Z
UID:10000115-1432839600-1432846800@bostonbeekeepers.org
SUMMARY:Jacqueline Freeman presents The Song of Increase
DESCRIPTION:Follow the Honey is delighted and honored to host treatment free beekeeper\, biodynamic farmer & author\, Jacqueline Freeman\, whose recently published\, “A Song of Increase: Returning to our Sacred Relationshiop with Honey Bees” has met with rave accolades for its poetic prose\, critical insights & prescient message.Please join Follow the Honey for a talk\, book signing & light refreshments.\nJacqueline Freeman has been stewarding bees since 2004. In her first year\, she attended bee school where beekeepers were taught to douse their bees with chemical treatments and pinch (kill) the queen each year. She instinctively knew that was not the route she wanted to take. She committed herself to treatment-free beekeeping\, seeking ways to recreate the natural methods bees use to maintain good health.\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Even with good intentions\, she lost all her bees the first few years. Back then there wasn’t as much support for clean beekeeping and it was hard to find books and discussion groups that put the needs of bees first\, but she managed to find a few. Meanwhile\, she spent thousands of hours watching her bees\, hoping to unravel the mysteries of responsible beekeeping.\nAfter many years of bee study\, she began to see subtleties in their behavior and to grasp larger lessons about the colonies themselves. She learned to be quiet and listen\, watching them for hours on end\, asking the bees how to care for them and what would help them thrive. She sometimes saw images in her mind that included information she had never read or known. She carefully recorded her notes and began to realize the bees were indeed communicating with her. Gradually\, a richer understanding of bees emerged.\nHoneybees were once thought of as heavenly messengers\, an expression of the wisdom in the universe\, a spark of cosmic consciousness and a gift to the world. When bees became a commodity of modern agriculture\, this deeper understanding of their true nature was lost. Right now honeybees are in crisis; their populations dwindling at alarming rates. Prevailing attitudes and conventional beekeeping methods are designed to make beekeeping easier for humans\, but not all of these methods are bee friendly.\nNow a new\, more compassionate movement is emerging. Asking first\, “What is best for the bees?\,” caring beekeepers are questioning human-centric methods and finding new principles to guide their bee care.\nJacqueline has been treatment-free for more than a decade and her hives are strong. She listens to the bees\, observes their behavior and interactions to understand what goes on in the hive and how best to support them. She treats bees with respect and gratitude. This bee-centered approach re-establishes a reverent and respectful relationship with them and a meaningful manner of interacting with them.\nJacqueline’s book\, “The Song of Increase: Returning to Our Sacred Partnership with Honeybees\,” contains her observations and communications with the bees. This is not a typical user’s guide to beekeeping\, rather it offers unique insights that inform and inspire\, and in so doing\, fundamentally alters our relationship to\, and understanding of\, bees in ways that help ensure their survival. Her talk is full of gorgeous images and recordings of bee life.\nOriginally from Massachusetts\, Jacqueline has lived in Washington state for the past 25 years where she and her husband are biodynamic farmers.
URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/jacqueline-freeman-presents-the-song-of-increase/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150519T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150519T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104557
CREATED:20240608T230218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T230218Z
UID:10000116-1432060200-1432063800@bostonbeekeepers.org
SUMMARY:Slovenian Hives and Beekeeper Tours to Slovenia
DESCRIPTION:Join us in learning about how bees are kept in Slovenia\, the beautiful alpine country that is home to the Carniolan honey bee and has earned the nickname “Beekeeper of Europe”! In their presentation\, Suzanne Brouillette and Mark Simonitsch (of the Barnstable County Beekeeper’s Association) will discuss the unique Slovenian hive and the Slovenian beekeeping tour they led in September 2014. They are also going to bring a Slovenian hive to show us how it works.When:Tuesday\, May 19\, 6:30 pm\nWhere: Tufts University\, Granoff Music Center\, Room 15520 Talbot Ave\, Medford\, MA\nTransportation: Red Line (Davis Square)\, 96 (College Ave @ Dearborn Rd)\, 94 (College Ave @ Dearborn Rd)\, or by car (visitor parking available!)
URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/slovenian-hives-and-beekeeper-tours-to-slovenia/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150418T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150418T235900
DTSTAMP:20260425T104557
CREATED:20240608T230219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T230219Z
UID:10000117-1429315200-1429401540@bostonbeekeepers.org
SUMMARY:The Birds and the Bees
DESCRIPTION:The Nave Gallery Annex (Somerville\, MA) invites artists to participate in the curated exhibition The Birds and the Bees.The buzz of bees\, the chirping of birds\, vibrantly colored flowers\, and green tender shoots pushing up from barren ground are dreamed of promises during these cold winter months. Rest assured\, spring will come again\, and with it:\nPollination!\nThe Birds and the Bees exhibition invites artists to explore and celebrate fecundity in all its guises. 2 and 3-D work as well as small mixed media installations which explore this topic literally\, poetically\, figuratively or metaphorically are welcome for consideration along with imagery exclusively of birds\, or exclusively bees.\nBrush up on bee lore\, botanical illustration\, nest building techniques\, avian husbandry\, honey hunting or ornithological sleights of hand. What might it all mean? Waggle dances? Colony Collapse disorder?\nBUT  then again-\nMaybe it’s all just about LOVE\, SWEET LOVE!\n \nGUIDELINES:\n– $15 entry fee payable through PayPal\n– A maximum of 3 pieces may be entered for consideration\n– Submissions will be accepted through February 20\, 2015\n– The Nave Gallery will retain a 30% commission for work sold\n– Artist is responsible for cost of shipping work to and from the gallery\nHOW TO SUBMIT YOUR WORK:-Send up to three artwork submissions as .jpg files to info@navegallery.org.\n-Each .jpg should be 1200 pixels in the long dimension and named as “NAME_#.jpg” where # is the submission number and NAME is your last nam\n-Include an image list with your jpeg submission email\, indicating submission number\, title\, size\, process and year\, as well as a brief artist bio and statement\n-There is a $15 submission fee\, payable through Paypal. Paypal is available here. Please include “Birds and Bees” in the memo\nAccepted pieces should be delivered to the Nave Gallery Annex located in Davis Square (53 Chester St\, Somerville\, MA) ready to install. \nCALENDARDeadline for entries: Friday\, February 20\, 2015Notification: Sunday\, March 15\, 2015Artwork drop-off: TBAExhibition dates: April 18-May 10\, 2015Opening reception:  TBD\n \nABOUT THE CURATORAnnie Silverman is a printmaker\, book artist and urban beekeeper. She is the proprietor of ABRAZOS PRESS\, a teaching and professional print shop in Somerville\, MA.  She has been a part-time teacher at Mass College of Art and Design in Boston for over 20 years.  Annie has been working with imagery concerning birds and bees since 2007. Her print and wire installation: VANISHING POLLINATORS\, about bees and hummingbirds\, has been exhibited at Brickbottom Artist Gallery in Somerville\, The Boston Public Library\, and at Holy Cross College in Worcester\, MA.  Annie is also an avid urban gardener\, and was Somerville Artist of the Month in September 2013.  Her artist books and prints have been exhibited nationally and internationally\, most recently in Naples\, Italy\, Utrecht\, Holland\, and Peterborough\, NH
URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/the-birds-and-the-bees/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150416T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104557
CREATED:20240608T230219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T230219Z
UID:10000118-1429210800-1429216200@bostonbeekeepers.org
SUMMARY:BABA to "Follow The Honey” on Tanzania Nyuki Safari
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to invite you to join mother-daughter apis melliferous team\, Mary & Caneen Canning\, as they share their “honey for humanity” social entrepreneurship journey into the heart of Africa\, bringing home wild Tanzania Asali.\n \nThe evening will kick off with light refreshments & a short video vignette featuring traditional to modern beekeeping in Tanzania\, followed by Mary & Caneen sharing their journey to help alleviate poverty through “honey money” in alignment with Prime Minister Mizengo Pinda and business partner\, David Camara\, CEO of Tanzania National Beekeeping Supplies; a partnership forged to demonstrate how community based resource management protects wildlife and the environment while returning profit to human stewards. \n \nTheir mutually held mission establishing sustainable beekeeping practices\, utilizing modern equipment with traditional methods\, is meant to empower local farmers’ entry into the global marketplace. Thus Follow The Honey has partnered with New York based architects Jaklitsch/Gardner to build the first state-of-the-art USDA certified facility in Dodoma\, Tanzania. For the uninitiated\, “nyuki” is Swahili for bee and “asali” is Swahili for honey.  Haba na haba hujaza asali kibaba. [Little by little fills the honey pot.] \n \nDo join us for a “hakuna matata” of an evening promising to be rich in cross-cultural bee education sweetened with tastes of molasses-like Tanzania miombo blossom honey. \n  \nDIRECTIONS: Follow the Honey is just a short walk from the Harvard T stop. For those who drive please note that Cambridge parking meters go until 8pm\, so bring your quarters!
URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/baba-to-follow-the-honey-on-tanzania-nyuki-safari/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150413T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150413T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104557
CREATED:20240608T230233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T230233Z
UID:10000119-1428949800-1428953400@bostonbeekeepers.org
SUMMARY:Urgent Meeting Re: Cambridge Beekeeping Regulation Recommendations
DESCRIPTION:Cambridge wants to push forward with a city ordinance on beekeeping and has set a deadline of Friday\, April 17th by which he would like local beekeepers’ input regarding what the regulations in Cambridge should be. BABA  is therefore convening an urgent meeting on this topic to garner community input from all who would like to have a say in this important issue! We will be circulating a draft letter of regulation recommendations in advance of the meeting on April 13th. A link to it will be posted here once available\, as well as to our google group\, so please stay tuned for further details. \nHelp us edit this document to be presented to the City of Cambridge.
URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/urgent-meeting-re-cambridge-beekeeping-regulation-recommendations/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150411T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150411T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104557
CREATED:20240608T230233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T230233Z
UID:10000120-1428755400-1428766200@bostonbeekeepers.org
SUMMARY:Swarm Management: An intermediate level beekeeping workshop
DESCRIPTION:FREE\, but space is limited so PLEASE PRE-REGISTER via Mass Audubon: http://www.massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/program-catalog#program:sanctuary=21:keywords=Swarm:program_code=39819 \nThis intermediate level beekeeping workshop will discuss the causes of and reasons for honeybee swarms\, how to manage and reduce the swarm impulse in your own hives\, and what to do if you notice swarming behavior in your colonies.\n \nIf weather and time permit\, we may head outside to the apiary. Please wear long pants\, closed toe shoes\, and bring your veil if you have one.\n \nInstructor: Nancy Mangion\, experienced beekeeper and owner of Beekeepers Warehouse in Woburn\, MA\n \nFREE of charge. However\, raw local honey will be for sale\, so bring some spending money if you’d like some.
URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/swarm-management-an-intermediate-level-beekeeping-workshop/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150322T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150322T123000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104557
CREATED:20240608T230234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T230234Z
UID:10000121-1427016600-1427027400@bostonbeekeepers.org
SUMMARY:An Introduction to Bees and Beekeeping
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that you can enjoy honey\, beeswax\, pollen and the miracle of bees right in your backyard?  Urban yards (and even rooftops) are often excellent locations for beehives. Aside from the fact that a healthy hive can produce several gallons of delicious\, healthful honey every year\, working with bees is tremendously enjoyable. \nIn this one-session introductory workshop you will gain an introduction to the fascinating world of the honeybee. We will talk about what it takes to keep a busy\, productive hive of bees happy; where to get bees of your own; how to set up and maintain a hive; and what types of activities and time commitment are required throughout the year.  This is a beginner’s workshop\, so no previous knowledge is required. The workshop will include time for Q&A\, and a honey tasting.\n \nInstructors: Stephanie Elson and Sadie Richards \nCost: $25 for Mass Audubon members\, $30 for non-members\nOnline Registration now open for the Class.
URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/an-introduction-to-bees-and-beekeeping-2/
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