Introduction to Keeping Bees In Your Backyard - Flow Hive Taster

Everything to get you started out in the wonderful world of bees, this is a beginner beekeeping workshop using the Flow Hive.

The 2 hour Flow Hive Taster workshop will introduce you to keeping bees & show you how easy, fun and enchanting it is to have your very own Flow Hive right in your backyard.

• Are you new to the world of bees, and want to learn?

• Do you want to become a gentle, bee-aware beekeeper?

• Ever thought about having a beehive in your garden, or are curious about getting your own hive & keeping honey bees in your backyard?

• Have you heard about Flow Hives and wondered what they’re all about?

• Would you like to see bees in your garden pollinating your veges and fruit trees, and enjoy the increased yield?

• Does a fresh homegrown honey supply sound appealing?

If so, this workshop covers everything you need to get started on this wonderful and rewarding hobby.

We will cover : 

• The diverse stages of bee behavior up close

• Compare different types of hives,

• Learn how to set up your new hive and fill it with bees

• Engage in a fully hands-on experience as we open and inspect a working honey bee colony

• Gently pull frames from the nest and locate honey and pollen

• Identify male and female bees, spot the different stages of brood, and find the queen

10am to 12pm , Saturday 18 December
$87.41

Please note: this is a beginner's workshop, and won't suit experienced beekeepers.