Grassroots: FREE Beekeeping 101
Schedule
Sat, 23 Aug, 2025 at 03:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Grassroots Lounge | Brownwood, TX
Join us for a FREE, fun, and fascinating dive into the world of bees at Beekeeping 101! Whether you're curious about starting your own hive or just want to learn why bees are the ultimate pollinator superheroes, this event is for YOU!
When: Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 3:00 PM
Where: Grassroots Lounge, 1906 Highway 377 S., Brownwood
Cost: FREE
Speaker: Lisa Ritter, 5th-year beekeeper and Member Services Coordinator of Big Country Beekeepers Association (BCBA)
What’s the buzz about?
Lisa will share her passion and expertise on:
Why keeping bees is so rewarding
The secret lives of native bees
The honeybee lifecycle: drones, workers, and queens
Foraging, pollination, and the art of beeswax
Swarming, bee communication, and handling aggressive bees
Honey extraction, bottling, and the Pfund Scale
PLUS: A delicious honey-tasting session to cap it all off!
No experience needed—just bring your curiosity and love for nature! This is a fantastic chance to connect with fellow bee enthusiasts, ask questions, and discover how you can support these incredible pollinators.
Spread the word and let’s get Brownwood buzzing! Tag your friends, grab a spot, and come learn how bees make our world sweeter.
Where is it happening?
Grassroots Lounge, 1906 US-377, Brownwood, TX 76801-4005, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays: