With warming weather and sunnier skies, springtime will soon be heralded in by our familiar friend, the honey bee. But with staggering statistics about the rapid loss of bees, it may be time to consider small-scale and urban beekeeping as a remedy. Begin your beekeeping experience by learning the basics from a master bee tender, JP resident Jean Claude Bourrut.
Whether you are a bee charmer, or are just charmed by bees, come join the second event in our new Sustainability Series! In this workshop we will explore:
- The basics of bees and keeping bees in urban settings such as Boston, including current laws
- What you should look for, and what it takes to begin this hobby
- “Beekeeping etiquette” and precautions
- Attitudes and styles
- Cost and commitment
- Rewards both sweet (yum!) and sharp (ouch!).
We will have plenty of time for discussion, so come with your questions and curiosity!
Jean-Claude Bourrut has been a “bee-haver” for few years before becoming a beekeeper (you’ll learn the difference), with his experience expanding over 18 years. He currently manages anywhere from 125,000 to a half million head of livestock and has been the first and only Certified Organic Beekeeper in MA.
Many thanks to the Cosponsors of this event:
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