Course

Sustainable Foods, Farm & Gardens

Beekeeping 103
This last section of the three-part series in beekeeping will look at the life of a honeybee colony as it continues to ready for winter. Overwintering practices, preparation and options will be discussed, along with fall and winter duties of the beekeeper. We will continue our examination of bee biology, and discuss other products of the hive.
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Build a Native Bee Hotel
Tunnel nesting bees are important pollinators for fruits and vegetables. Unlike honeybees, tunnel nesting bees do not live in colonies or move in swarms, so they are also often called solitary bees. Participants in this class will learn how to build and manage a bee hotel to support their local tunnel nesting bees. Each participant will be able to take home a bee hotel at the end of the class.
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Mushroom Cultivation
Learn to grow gourmet mushrooms from locally available materials. The class will cover techniques for growing oysters, shiitakes, wineacaps, portabellas, reishi and more. Students will learn to produce substrates and create good environments for mushroom growth.
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Reading the Fine Print - Decoding Food Sustainability Marketing Claims
Food labels are influential in the food buying decisions of many people, but the labels used to communicate these qualities on the foods we buy can be confusing or even misleading. This class will go over the different certification programs and labels associated with food production with the goal of empowering food buyers to make informed decisions. Some of the terms covered will include: Organic, Natural, Non-GMO, Grass Fed, Pastured Raised, Cage Free, Antibiotic Free, Hormone Free, Local, Marine Stewardship Council, and Fair Trade.
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So You Want To Be A Beekeeper? (December)
If you are interested in beekeeping but not sure what it takes to be a successful beekeeper, this class is for you. Join instructor Charlotte Hubbard in this 3-hour session where you will learn about the financial, time, physical, and emotional commitment required for beekeeping. You will also learn about the essential equipment needed, where to locate hives, the various options for obtaining bees, and a timeline for making it happen.
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So You Want To Be A Beekeeper? (November)
If you are interested in beekeeping but not sure what it takes to be a successful beekeeper, this class is for you. Join instructor Charlotte Hubbard in this 3-hour session where you will learn about the financial, time, physical, and emotional commitment required for beekeeping. You will also learn about the essential equipment needed, where to locate hives, the various options for obtaining bees, and a timeline for making it happen.
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