HoneybeeLives.org
A Naturalist’s Approach to Beekeeping
With Chris Harp
Winter Classes 2010
Sustainable Living Resource Center
Rosendale / Cottekill
Intro Lecture on Honeybees and Organic Beekeeping – Learn about the lives of honeybees, the
current plight of honeybee colonies, and the intrinsic value of nurturing these amazing creatures.
Tuesday, January 26. 6pm – 8:30pm $25
Organic Beekeeping – Winter Weekend Workshops
HoneybeeLives’ Winter Workshops are designed to give students the basis to become knowledgeable, caring
and, in turn, confidant beekeepers. We encourage beginners to take both days to obtain a broad understanding
of the responsibilities and challenges entailed in this undertaking. These classes can be taken on one weekend,
or divided into Saturday one weekend and Sunday another weekend. The Sunday class will be helpful to
beginning and experienced beekeepers. A full winter weekend is $175 per person.
Planning a New Hive for Spring
Learn about the basic requirements and responsibilities for first-time beekeepers. Understand the
mechanics of a hive, the tools involved, elements of site selection, and an understanding of a naturalist
approach to their needs. This is a hands-on workshop, which includes assembling a wooden hive.
Saturday, January 30, 10am – 6pm $95
Saturday, February 6, 10am – 6pm $95
Saturday, March 6, 10am – 6pm $95
Understanding and Caring For Your Bees
Topics will include: hive congruency and design to benefit the colony; Honeybee health and disease
management the natural way; seasonal concerns and methods; as well as imparting the value of
respecting the lives and needs of your bees.
Sunday, January 31, 10am – 6pm $95
Sunday, February 7, 10am – 6pm $95
Sunday, March 7, 10am – 6pm $95
Pre-registration is required, and advance payment is requested.
A discount is available if taking both workshops, and for couples and families.
Gift certificates for classes are available.
Please visit our website www.HoneybeeLives.org.
Email HoneybeeLives@Yahoo.com or call 845-255-6113.
(If inclement weather, call phone number for cancellation status.)
