From zero to hive

WHAT TO EXPECT AT OUR BEEKEEPING WORKSHOP

Just bees, a smoker, and a honest look at what it takes to start.

You’ve been thinking about keeping bees for a long time now, we know, because we were there!

May be because of honey, bee-love or pollinators need, it doesn’t matter: becoming a beekeeper is a matter of experience, and it’s by getting started that you will notice the numerous benefits.

With us, you learn how to observe them and how to manage them without chemicals.

In a workshop that can be taken in a day, on a true permaculture farm.

First will come the meeting with our facilities, then we will get to know you, and the theory around the bees will start.

Walking to the apiary, you’ll get to see the behaviour of the bees in their homes: we will open them for you, whilst showing and explaining their life, habits, routines… all things you need to know for the future management of your population.

We will
• find the queen or understand how to notice if she’s there even if you don’t momentarily see her
• observe the larvae
• spot eventual mites and diseases
• learn how to distinguish males from females and the function of both in their system
• talk about honey harvest
• see different colonies and highlight different behaviours

So you learn what ‘normal’ looks like and what needs attention, and you can bring this practical knowledge home.

After the practical part, we will gather again to discuss the steps for you to start your beekeeping exploration, from the tools you need to what to read, who to reference to when you need to buy them, and we will walk you through the first months with your colony.

And after having answered all of your questions, we will have a rich lunch all together!

When: Saturday 23d of May from 10 to 13:00

Where: at Perma Future farm ‍ ‍

Cost: 40€ + the invitation for when we will harvest our honey!

What is provided: Beekeeping guide, lunch

What to bring: Tight clothes, hair clips, hat, water

To register: Fill our contact form!