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Boston Beekeeping Workshops

During this two-day Bee School, Jean-Claude will go over the basic techniques of organic beekeeping, including materials and equipment, hive structure, the life cycle of bees, hive development, common pests and diseases, season management, harvesting honey and processing hive products. For those who are thinking about getting bees or are new to beekeeping, this is a great way to learn the Hows, Whys, and Whens of organic bee management. Pre-registration required. Cost: $125 members/ $145 non-members. Books will be provided on the day of the class, for an additional $12.

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

To register for the workshop or for more information contact Laura Eppstein at laura@nofamass.org.

Important Registration Information:

• Pre-registration is required unless arranged by phone with the organizer, Laura Eppstein, (617) 913-0538.
• Cancellations will be honored and refunds issued (except $10 processing fee) with notice made within 10 or more days of the workshop. After that, you may designate someone else to attend in your stead, but refunds will not be available.
• A waiting list is taken after each workshop fills to capacity. To be added, contact laura@nofmass.org, include your full contact info, and state clearly the date of the workshop for which you would like to register.
• For more information please contact Laura Eppstein at (617) 913-0538, or by email at laura@nofamass.org.

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