Beginning Beekeeping Workshop with Solidago Apiaries at Norbut Solar Farm

10am-3pm (includes a 45 minute lunch break) 

Curious about keeping bees but not sure where to start? This Beginner Beekeeping Workshop is a four-hour, indoor introduction designed to build confidence, curiosity, and a solid foundation before the spring beekeeping season arrives. 

Participants will learn how honeybee colonies work, what equipment is needed, how the beekeeping year flows, and what it takes to responsibly care for bees. This class focuses on understanding before doing, designed with winter planning and preparation in mind. 

No prior experience required. Participants will receive a copy of _____ with registration.  

This workshop is the first in a two-part series and prepares participants for a hands-on intermediate beekeeping class in the spring.

About Solidago Apiaries: 

Solidago Apiaries is stewarded by Cornell University certified master beekeeper Lisa Barker. Lisa has cared for bees in many locations in the greater Rochester area and has worked as an educator in the field of farming and sustainability for nearly fifteen years. She is passionate about sharing the joy and wonder of bees with others through teaching, workshops, and community building. In addition to her bee yard in Bloomfield, she stewards the beekeeping operations at Norbut Solar Farm as well as the The Harley School in Rochester.

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