Press
Release: Natural Beekeeping Class
Liss
Ard Estate, West Cork, Ireland, 7th June 2015
A
chemical free - Natural Beekeeping Class is being offered on Sunday 7th
June 2015 to introduce people to a gentler approach to Beekeeping at Liss Ard
Estate in Skibbereen.
This
is a perfect venue for the beekeeping class with plenty of space to roam
around in their own natural habitat.
Max
Danann & Trevor Danann both certified Beekeepers, are offering training in
Natural Beekeeping (chemical free) through use of Top Bar Hives and their own
hybrid mixed hives. The workshop is geared toward those with no prior
experience in beekeeping but Beekeepers of any level are welcome.
April Danann will also be on hand to discuss her research project on Irish honey - The Honey Project - a microbiological review of honeys from around the world and their unique healing properties.
Top
Bar Hives are an alternative type of hive to commercial or national framed
style hives currently in use. These are considered to closely resemble natural
bee habitat and bees thrive in them. Many long time beekeepers are switching
over to using some form of top bar hive. As well, our own mixed hive featuring
framed Top Bars will be discussed.
During
the class, you will be introduced to some time honoured traditions in
beekeeping, learn about honey, equipment needs, initial start-up, bee health; including disease,
pesticides, colony collapse disorder and how to keep a bee garden.
Students
will be walked through a Top Bar Hive as well as other types – how they work, how to maintain a hive, and how to provide a family with a source of honey. There will be plenty of time for
questions during this discussion style workshop.
Bees
are everyone’s responsibility – at one time most back gardens had a hive or two
– it’s time we came back to supporting these beautiful creatures – this class
is a step forward in learning how to do just that.
Date; 7th June 2015
Place; Liss Ard Estate Skibbereen
Time; 1:30 to 4:30pm
Cost: €55.00 (includes notes, light refreshments)
Contact: Max Danann 0873284762, email info@aprildanann.com or stop by our stall to book your place. Deposit required to hold a seat.
Contact: Max Danann 0873284762, email info@aprildanann.com or stop by our stall to book your place. Deposit required to hold a seat.
Various types of bee hives in our garden |