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  • Saturday, May 9, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm – Beekeeping 101: An Introduction to Beekeeping Webinar

    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

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  • Saturday, February 23, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm – Maple Sugaring At Home

    This February 23rd Berkshire Botanical Garden workshop from 10 – 12:30 will demonstrate the beloved New England tradition of making maple syrup at home, using the sugar bush on the grounds of the Berkshire Botanical Garden. Chris Wellens, Director of Education at BBG, will cover all aspects of maple sugaring: identifying suitable trees, the when and how of collecting sap, the boiling down process for the home setting, and preserving the syrup for year-round use. Participants will walk through the BBG sugarbush, install spiles, consider collection schedules, and boil down the maple sap to syrup. A tasting will follow.

    Chris Wellens, Director Education at BBG, is an experienced home maple syrup maker. He educates the community about the environment, gardening, beekeeping, and agriculture.

    Advance registration is highly recommended, but walk-ins are always welcome, space permitting. $25 for BBG members, $35 for nonmembers. Register online at https://www.berkshirebotanical.org/events/maple-sugaring-home

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  • Saturday, February 27, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Maple Sugaring At Home

    This February 27 workshop will demonstrate the beloved New England tradition of making maple syrup at home, using the sugar bush on the grounds of the Berkshire Botanical Garden. Chris Wellens, Youth Education Coordinator at BBG, will cover all aspects of maple sugaring: identifying suitable trees, the when and how of collecting sap, the boiling down process for the home setting, and preserving the syrup for year-round use. Participants will walk thorough the BBG sugar bush, install spiles, develop collection schedules, and boil down the maple sap into syrup. Followed by a syrup tasting. Dress for the outdoors. BBG members $25, nonmembers $30. Register online at www.berkshirebotanical.org.

    Chris Wellens, Youth Education Coordinator at BBG, is an old hand at making maple syrup at home, educates the community about the environment, gardening, and agriculture.