Workshops 2022

Jennifer will be hosting a number of in-person workshops in 2022, covering topics such as Introduction to beekeeping, plus those geared for beginners and seasoned beekeepers who want to increase their knowledge in bee health and nutrition.

Introduction to Beekeeping, Saturday,

Curious about bees and beekeeping? Thinking about starting a hive of your own but not sure where to start? Join Jennifer for a basic introduction to beekeeping. We'll learn a bit about the equipment and setup to get started, then we'll put on protective gear and open hives! We'll start out easy and gentle for those who may have some reservations or even fears about bees and getting stung. Jennifer has been raising hives for almost two decades, and selects from only her gentlest sweetest hives. You'll be able to get up close and personal to learn a little about bee behavior and biology, taste honey fresh from the comb, and maybe if she's not hiding we'll get to see the queen, too!

Tickets are $85 per person. Register at Eventbrite by clicking this LINK.

Beginning Beekeeping, Saturday April 30th or May 7th.

This is for those who will soon be getting their first hive or are in their first year or two of beekeeping and haven't taken and hands-on classes. We'll cover the basics of beekeeping, from equipment setup and styles to the use of tools, but we'll be spending the majority of time in the hives. Once in the hive we'll be learning basic biology and bee behavior, plus what to expect your first year of beekeeping.

Tickets are $85 per person. Register at Eventbrite by clicking this LINK.

Intermediate Beekeeping, Saturday May 28th.

For those who have a handle on inspections and want to build their skills at hive health & diagnosis, nutrition and queen health. This is for beekeepers in their first full year of beekeeping or those who have taken a Beekeeping Basics workshop or class. We'll start with a brief orientation to the farm and introductions, then jump right into bees and beekeeping. You'll get a look at mite infestation and its effects on the hive, and we'll do a mite test so you can see how to do your own at home to determine whether your hives should be treated or not. I'll briefly cover two organic treatments and their pros and cons and safety issues. We'll also look at nutrition and how to evaluate if your hives have the resources they need to get through the seasons. We'll also cover an introduction to queens, where you'll learn about the signs of queen issues, how hives respond and what to do when problems arise.

Tickets are $85 per person. Register at Eventbrite by clicking this LINK.

Jennifer hosts a “Beekeeping Experience” through AirBnB on Saturdays, where people who are interested in bees can have an introduction to bees and beekeeping.

Beekeeping in Coastal California. The Woolly Egg Ranch is a historic family farm located just a few miles north of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge on your way to Muir Woods. During your visit, we’ll put on beekeeping gear, open hives and learn about beekeeping basics.

We’ll start the visit with a short farm orientation and learn the basics of beekeeping safety and etiquette before each visitor puts on protective gear. Then Jennifer will open hives, pull out frames of comb and show you what the bees are doing based on each season. For those feeling brave, you can even hold a frame of comb in your hands while you watch the bees busy at work. Jennifer will share bee stories, tell you how these amazing animals live and work, and if we’re lucky you’ll even spot the queen among all those worker bees.

For more information, click here to go to the Experiences page for Beekeeping in Coastal California.