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March 2022
Healthy Queens Masterclass (Beekeeping)
Learn how to keep your queen healthy & thriving for long term hive health!We'll cover what can go wrong with your queen, how to spot it early, and what to do!Why is the queen's health important? The worker bees live for 5 weeks, so need…
Find out more »Sunday 2-Part Series: How to Split Your Beehive
Go with the natural instinct of the bees in the spring to reproduce by splitting your hive!This class is online via Zoom in 2 parts: Sunday, March 6th, 6-8pmSunday, March 13th, 6-8pmWe will focus on two simple splits that make the most sense for backyard…
Find out more »Introduction to Backyard Beekeeping
Learn what it would take to have bees in your backyard!NOTE: this class is online via Zoom in two parts:Part 1: Tuesday, March 8th, 6:30pm-8pmPart 2: Thursday, March 10th, 6:30pm-8pmHoneybees are a joy to keep in the backyard simply for their buzzing presence and, on…
Find out more »Year Round Varroa Mite Management: Keeping Your Hive Healthy
Learn how to keep your hive alive for multiple years by keeping your varroa mite levels low. This is a required class for every beekeeper.NOTE: this class is online via Zoom in two parts:Part 1: Sunday, March 20th, 7pm-8:30pmPart 2: Sunday, March 27th, 7pm-8:30pmThis March…
Find out more »April 2022
Introduction to Backyard Beekeeping
Learn what it would take to have bees in your backyard!Honeybees are a joy to keep in the backyard simply for their buzzing presence and, on hot days, the smell of honey, wafting through the air within ten feet of the hive. They increase pollination…
Find out more »Hive Inspection Class (Beekeeping)
Learn how to do a thorough inspection of your beehive in this 2-part class!NOTE: this class will be in two parts:Part 1: Sunday, April 10th, 6pm-8pmPart 2: Sunday, April 24th, 6pm-7:30pmLearn how to do a thorough inspection of your beehive and keep the bees calm!Part…
Find out more »May 2022
Year Round Varroa Mite Management: Keeping Your Hive Healthy
Learn how to keep your hive alive for multiple years by keeping your varroa mite levels low. This is a required class for every beekeeper.NOTE: this class will be in two parts online via Zoom:Part 1: Sunday, May 8th, 7pm-8:30pmPart 2: Sunday, May 15th, 7pm-8:30pmLearn…
Find out more »Taking Care of Your Nuc
Learn how to keep up with your nuc's growth & what to expect this year!The nucs we sell grow very quickly. Learn how to know when to add a box and how exactly to do it. We'll cover how much they will grow and what…
Find out more »Hive Inspection Class (Beekeeping)
Learn how to do a thorough inspection of your beehive in this 2-part class!NOTE: this class will be in two parts:Part 1: Sunday, May 22nd, 6pm-8pmPart 2: Sunday, May 29th, 6pm-7:30pmLearn how to do a thorough inspection of your beehive and keep the bees calm!Part…
Find out more »June 2022
Year Round Varroa Mite Management: Keeping Your Hive Healthy
Learn how to keep your hive alive for multiple years by keeping your varroa mite levels low. This is a required class for every beekeeper.NOTE: this class will be in two parts online via Zoom:Part 1: Saturday, June 11th, 9:30am-11amPart 2: Saturday, June 18th, 9:30am-11amLearn…
Find out more »July 2022
Year Round Varroa Mite Management: Keeping Your Hive Healthy
Learn how to keep your hive alive for multiple years by keeping your varroa mite levels low. This is a required class for every beekeeper.NOTE: this class will be in two parts online via Zoom:Part 1: Sunday, July 17th, 6:30-8pmPart 2: Sunday, July 31st, 6:30-8pmLearn…
Find out more »August 2022
Preparing Your Hive for Winter (Beekeeping)
Preparing your hive for winter involves shrinking the hive down, leaving them enough food, & more!This is a 3 hour online class taught in two parts:Part 1: Sunday, Aug. 7th, 6:30-8pmPart 2: Sunday, Aug. 14th, 6:30-8pmLearn how to assess your hive health so your bees…
Find out more »Beyond Basics: Late Summer/Fall Beekeeping
Practical tips for August - October (varroa mite management & preparing your bees for winter)!This is a 3 hour online class taught in two parts:Part 1: Sunday, Aug. 21st, 7-8:30pmPart 2: Sunday, Aug. 28th, 7-8:30pmYou know how to test and treat for varroa mites and…
Find out more »September 2022
Backyard Beekeeping
Learn what it would take to have bees in your backyard!Honeybees are a joy to keep in the backyard simply for their buzzing presence and, on hot days, the smell of honey, wafting through the air within ten feet of the hive. They increase pollination…
Find out more »Honey Harvesting
Learn how to get honey out of the hive and into the jar!Interested in learning how honey gets from hive to jar? This online class will include videos of the honey extraction process so you know how to do it at home. You'll learn: 3…
Find out more »January 2023
Introduction to Backyard Beekeeping
Learn what it takes to have bees in your backyard!This is a 3 hour online class taught in two parts:Part 1: Sunday, January 8th, 6:30-8pmPart 2: Sunday, January 15th, 6:30-8pmHoneybees are a joy to keep in the backyard simply for their buzzing presence and, on…
Find out more »Swarm Prevention (Beekeeping)
Swarm prevention begins in February and continues through June. Be prepared!This online class is in 2 parts:Part 1: Sunday, Jan. 29th, 6:30-8pmPart 2: Sunday, Feb. 5th, 6:30-8pmThe Bay Area has a particularly long swarm season. Swarm prevention begins in February and continues through June. Be…
Find out more »February 2023
Spring Management of Your Beehive: Sunday 2-Part Series
Learn how to work with the bees natural growth in spring (February - June) and keep your hive healthy.NOTE: this class is online via Zoom in two parts:Part 1: Sunday, February 19th, 6:30pm-8pmPart 2: Sunday, February 26th, 6pm-8pmThis class will prepare you for what to…
Find out more »Introduction to Backyard Beekeeping
Learn what it takes to have bees in your backyard!This is a 3 hour online class taught in two parts:Part 1: Saturday, Feb. 25th, 9:30-11amPart 2: Saturday, March 4th, 9:30-11amHoneybees are a joy to keep in the backyard simply for their buzzing presence and, on…
Find out more »Everything You Need to Know About Backyard Chickens
From setting up a brooder for baby chicks to the essentials of water, feed, and coop requirements for a thriving backyard flock, this classFrom setting up a brooder for baby chicks to the essentials of water, feed, and coop requirements for a thriving backyard flock,…
Find out more »March 2023
Build Your Own Beekeeping Equipment
Learn how to use a nail gun, a staple gun, and hand tools to build your own bee hive boxes!Attention beekeepers/future beekeepers: Making your own bee equipment is fun and empowering. Join BFO worker-owner Kate Hobbs for a hands on lesson on how to build…
Find out more »Sunday 2-Part Series: How to Split Your Beehive
Go with the natural instinct of the bees in the spring to reproduce by splitting your hive!This class is online via Zoom in 2 parts: Sunday, March 5th, 6-8pmSunday, March 12th, 6-8pmWe will focus on two simple splits that make the most sense for backyard…
Find out more »Seed Starting 101
Learn the basics of seed starting with this FREE pop up!Start your spring seeds now! Novella from Biofuel Oasis will give a step by step guide to planting your garden seeds--flowers, veg, and herbs.
Find out more »Mending Matters
Repair and reuse rather than throw away your ripped clothes with a Japanese technique of visible mending and patching. Meets in a garden.Join us at Berkeley Rose School in North Berkeley to learn how to mend your clothes and well-used items. Mending is a meditative…
Find out more »Healthy Queens Masterclass (Beekeeping)
Learn how to keep your queen healthy & thriving for long term hive health!We'll cover what can go wrong with your queen, how to spot it early, and what to do!Why is the queen's health important? The worker bees live for 5 weeks, so need…
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