How to Start Beekeeping: Planning for Honey Bees in your Backyard
About the Event
Interested in keeping honey bees? Join Tom Courry, a beekeeper with 45 years of experience and a longtime member of the Sonoma County Beekeepers Association, for an informative introduction to backyard beekeeping.
Tom's presentation will cover the fundamentals of beekeeping, including:
- Essential beekeeping equipment
- Choosing the ideal location for your hive
- Basic colony management
- What to expect as a beginning beekeeper
Whether you're simply curious or ready to start your own hive, this free program will provide a practical introduction to the rewarding world of beekeeping. Following the presentation, enjoy a guided tour of the Unity Demonstration Garden to learn about some of the best plants for supporting honey bees and other important pollinators.
Event Contacts
Sonoma County Master Gardeners
scmglibrary@gmail.com