Beekeeping Classes at Garfield Park Conservatory
Mattie Wilson
Hello AUA!
Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance is offering two beekeeping classes this fall – Beginning Beekeeping and Beyond Basic Beekeeping. Both classes are taught by Marcin Matelski, our Head Beekeeper & Educator. Our Beginning Beekeeping Class is a 5 hour class that covers the basics of tools and equipment and gets into how to manage your hive and troubleshoot along the way. Beyond Basic Beekeeping is a hands-on class where you can focus on getting your hives ready for winter and take a look at some of our hives to see different techniques we employ to aid our bees. Both classes have a focus on natural methods for pest reduction and maintaining the health of the bees.
· Beginning Beekeeping classes are 9am-2pm on Saturday, October 1 (a few spots left), Sunday, November 13, or Saturday, January 28, with more classes for February and March to come.
· Beyond Basic Beekeeping is scheduled for Sunday, October 2 from 11:30am-2:30pm.
If you’re not sure if you’re ready to start beekeeping or have another bee related question, stop by our Beekeeping Demonstrations on Tuesdays & Saturdays from 11-12:30pm through September to ask volunteer beekeepers questions.
Save the date! Our annual Bee Forum is set for Sunday, March 26, 2017. Details to be announced in the coming weeks.
Mattie Wilson
Sustainability and Adult Programs Manager
Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance
300 N. Central Park Ave.
Chicago, IL 60624
773-638-1777 (fax)