Backyard Beekeeping

Saturday, January 14 and Saturday, April 22, at 4:00 PM: Backyard Beekeeping with Steve Judd, a two-part online workshop.

You know you’ve always wanted to keep bees in your yard, right?

Did you know that wholesale conversion of habitat on tropical islands and in coastal areas for sugar production has led to significant environmental damage—particularly a loss of biodiversity. Sugar mills produce wastewater, emissions and solid waste that impact the environment. The massive quantities of plant matter and sludge washed from mills decompose in freshwater bodies, absorbing all the available oxygen and leading to massive fish kills. In addition, mills release flue gases, soot, ash, ammonia and other substances during processing.

Learn about the sweet alternative—your own honey. Join Steve Judd, amateur beekeeper extraordinaire in a two-part beekeeping program.

Saturday, January 14, 4:00 PM:  Learn the basics of beekeeping.

Saturday, April 22, 4:00 PM: Learn the equipment of beekeeping, and discover sources for bees,  the tools you’ll need, and resources for support.

Email tthorpe@clamsnet.org to sign up and get the Zoom invite.

Free. Sponsored by the Friends of the Chilmark Library. 508-645-3360