We are coordinating with a few different organizations to share the wonders of beekeeping for all ages and experience levels.
~On the 1st Saturday of each month starting in May-Sept, we’ll be sharing the magical world of pollinator stewardship with families at Lettuce Grow Farm in El Prado-Taos. For more info on Bee Family Days, visit www.lettucegrowfarm.com
May 7 (Taos)- Bee Family Day
May 14 (Taos) Intro to Apiculture Part I: Classroom/Theory at Tierra Drala Farm in El Prado-Taos. Part I will cover the basic concepts of beekeeping with honeybees, honeybee biology, NM beekeeping calendar, seasonal management and challenges of keeping bees healthy in our enchanted lands. From 10-2pm (bring a snack lunch). Cost: $65, to register call Melanie at 505.901.2102 or email us at ziaqueenbees@hotmail.com
May 15 (Santa Fe) Intro to Apiculture Part I: Classroom/Theory at Plants of the Southwest Nursery- Agua Fria . Part I will cover the basic concepts of beekeeping with honeybees, honeybee biology, NM beekeeping calendar, seasonal management and challenges of keeping bees healthy in our enchanted lands. From 10-2pm (bring a snack lunch). Cost: $65, to register call Melanie at 505.901.2102 or email us at ziaqueenbees@hotmail.com
May 22 (Santa Fe) Intro to Apiculture Part II: Field Practicum at Plants of the Southwest Nursery- Agua Fria. Part II will focus on approaching hives, how to review hives, handling techniques and intermediate concepts for controlling swarms, developing potential product harvests, managing for pests and diseases and developing one’s own seasonal calendar of management. Cost: $65, to register call Melanie at 505.901.2102 or email us at ziaqueenbees@hotmail.com
May 28 (Taos) Intro to Apiculture Part II: Field Practicum at Tierra Drala Farm in El Prado-Taos. Part II will focus on approaching hives, how to review hives, handling techniques and intermediate concepts for controlling swarms, developing potential product harvests, managing for pests and diseases and developing one’s own seasonal calendar of management. Cost: $65, to register call Melanie at 505.901.2102 or email us at ziaqueenbees@hotmail.com
~~Additional monthly Intermediate beekeeping classes will be offered at Tierra Drala Farm and in Santa Fe including Harvesting, Value-Added products from the Hives, Apitherapy, and Overwintering Strategies. Dates TBA.
Scholarships available- contact Melanie at ziaqueenbees@hotmail.com or call 505.901.2102 for information.