Backyard Beekeeping for Beginners

My Smart Garden is a free program to help you grow food, shelter your home from the sun and wind, create homes for local wildlife, use water wisely and recycle wastes.This program is for residents of Moonee Valley, Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Brimbank, Wyndham, Stonnington, Yarra and Merri-bek Council areas. Other people in metro Naarm/Melbourne may attend events, space permitting.More information atwww.mysmartgarden.org.au

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An introduction by Bee Sustainable to the basics of beekeeping and a step-by-step guide to setting up a beehive

Moreland City Council - Moreland Civic Centre

This workshop is being offered as both an in-person experience (up to 25 people) and on-line via Zoom. Please choose your preferred ticket option In this workshop Robert from <a href="https://www.beesustainable.com.au/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Bee Sustainable</a> will give participants a basic understanding of bee behaviour, establishing and managing a hive, and the items that make up a bee hive and their construction.

There will be live bees and honeycomb to look at in a secure exhibition cabinet during the discussion of bee behaviour and hive management. The workshop will also cover the equipment a beekeeper needs to work with bees, key tasks in spring, honey extraction and swarm control. No experience is necessary to attend. This My Smart Garden workshop is proudly presented by <a href="https://www.moreland.vic.gov.au/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Moreland City Council</a>. Please note that this is an event for City of Moreland / Melbourne residents only. If you live outside Melbourne, please contact your council to find out what free sustainability / gardening events are available locally.QR Code check-in with vaccination certificate will be required for all in-person participants over 12 years of age.If the event is booked out please join the waiting list to be notified if places become available. If you have any questions please contact ltozzi@moreland.vic.gov.au

Backyard Beekeeping for Beginners

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