Even if you missed the first class you are welcome to attend Session 2.  Just let us know to expect you.

South 40 Community Garden

Introduction to Bees and Beekeeping

A beehive is a wonderful addition to any garden to improve pollination and add energy to your backyard space. Come and join us at the Long Beach Organic South 40 Community Garden for a beginning class about how you can get started and what you can do to support urban beekeeping. 

Classes are free. *Donations to Long Beach Organic are welcomed.

June 15, 2013. 9-11AM

Session 1:

Bee friendly environment

Laws

Misconceptions

Life cycle of a bee

Beekeeping Equipment

Introducing the bees to their new home

June 29, 2013. 9-11AM

Session 2:

Management of bees/hive for an urban environment

What can go wrong?

Harvesting, processing and storage of honey

*Bring your own bee suit or we can supply a few of them, courtesy of…HoneyLove

Long Beach Organic

South 40 Garden

2813 South Street

Long Beach, CA 90805

Reserve your spot and a suit if necessary:

Luis Sanchez

amoralsol@yahoo.com