During this two-day Bee School, Jean-Claude Bourrut will go over the basic techniques of organic beekeeping, including materials and equipment; beehive structure; the life cycle of bees; hive development; dynamic, seasonal apiary work; honey and hive products; common pests and diseases, and their organic management.  

 

For those who are thinking about getting bees or are new to beekeeping, this is a great way to learn the how, why, and when of organic bee management. 

 

Instructor: Jean-Claude Bourrut has been keeping honeybees for 20 years in urban and suburban settings.  He currently manages a dozen hives in two apiaries.

 

Pre-registration required.

Cost: $125 NOFA members; $145 non-members. 

Books will be provided on the day of the class, for an additional $12. 

  

For more info, please contact Drew Love by email at drew@nofamass.org or by phone at 330-801-0389.