Regenerative Beekeeping 2023 – CA
May 27 - November 20
$1295
Regenerative Beekeeping
A comprehensive approach to beekeeping, pollinator habitat, and biodiversity
Santa Cruz Permaculture Farm
6 weekends over 6 months
Weekend One Workshop: Overview of Beekeeping
May – October, 2023
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Have knowledge of different hive styles and beekeeping equipment
Engage in seasonal care of honeybees
Promote honey production and understand harvesting techniques
Identify pests and hazards to the hive and mitigate them using IPM
Process beeswax to make candles, salves and countless other products
Create a customized pollinator garden plan for your home or farm so that you can promote pollinator health
Understand the intricate and fascinating life cycles, behavior, and natural history of the honey bee
Springtime Prep – May 27-28, 2023 (Register for weekend one only for an intro to beekeeping workshop)
Growth – June 17-18, 2023
Harvest Time – July 15-16, 2023
Summer in the Apiary – August 12-13, 2023
The Bounty of the Bee – September 9-10, 2023
Preparing for Winter – October 21-22, 2023
You can sign up for individual weekends during this cycle, or register for the entire course. You can always make up any missed weekends during the next year.
