Have you ever looked at your morning toast, slathered in honey, and thought about how it came to be? Just how did hundreds of fuzzy insects turn flower pollen into a delicious syrup? And how can I do that in my own backyard?
The Honey Fingers team will show you just how this spring, with the local beekeepers running a two-day introductory workshop to urban beekeeping. It might seem strange, but bees actually can thrive in urban environments.
Over two consecutive Sundays, aspiring apiarists will learn theory and a bee-centric philosophy as well take part in practical workshops on frame building, honey extraction and beehive inspection. Also included is a picnic lunch featuring bread from All Are Welcome, local cheeses and (of course) honey.
Workshops are $375 with ten per cent of the gross takings going towards FareShare (so they can keep providing people in need with top quality meals). Should restrictions prevent the in-person workshops from going ahead, there is an online contingency plan in place.
