This Berkshire Botanical Garden online program on May 9 from 9 – 1 will give first year beekeepers the tools they need to start off their new hobby on the right foot. Topics will include honey bee biology, equipment, hive installation methods, basic pest management, honey and wax harvesting, and hive management through the seasons.  Price is $25 for BBG members, $35 for nonmembers. Suggested supplementary texts: The Beekeepers Handbook by Diana Sammataro and Alphonse Avitabile and The Backyard Beekeeper by Kim Flottum.

Chris Wellens is the Director of Education at BBG and the head beekeeper of the BBG apiary. He also teaches on a wide variety of other topics involving the environment, gardening, and agriculture.  Register at https://www.berkshirebotanical.org/events/beekeeping-101-introduction-backyard-beekeeping