Are you interested in becoming a beekeeper? Want to find out if being an apiarist is for you? Join Christopher and Paula Easton as they cover the basics of what you will need to get started in beekeeping; tools, equipment, costs, bee purchasing and more. They will go over bee biology, hive assembly, frame assembly, pest and disease control. You will also learn seasonal management of your bees and hives, how to deal with a swarm if it happens to you, and of course, harvesting honey! 

*I am a recurring student of Chirstopher and Paula. I started beekeeping after taking their course for the first time and have been working my bees for over two years. They are incredibly knowledgeable and patient, and want to share their love of bees with you. ~Former and continuing student! 

Join Habitat Garden Designer Mike Murphy and his wife, Master Gardener Barbara Murphy for this three-part series on how you can transform your backyard into a sanctuary for butterflies, bees, and 
birds. 

For more information about the Habitat for All Garden, upcoming events, and for information about Mahoosuc Land Trust, please visit https://www.mahoosuc.org/hfa-garden

Mike Murphy designed the Habitat for All garden at Valentine Farm. Barbara Murphy is the Program Director for the Habitat for All at Valentine Farm in Bethel. 

Barbara does not recieve any monetary compensation for this course. All fees associated with this course are used to continue to offer educational instruction like this. Thank you for your support. 

When: Tuesdays, March 11, 18, and 25th

Time: 5:30-7:00 p.m. 

Where: Telstar Adult & Community Education

There will be an optional zoom link for those living further afield! The zoom link will be sent out via email closer to the class start date.