Hobby beekeeping is growing as people realize how rewarding it can be to collaborate with the amazing honey bee. A few pieces of equipment, a little bit of training, and a lot of patience can lead to not only delicious honey for you and yours, but a new relationship with the environment as you “tune in” with the bees. Join featured instructor Mike Goblirsch for a primer on how to get started in beekeeping. He’ll cover the basics of equipment and hive management, discuss how to obtain bees, how to maintain and over-winter hives in the harsh northern climate, and how to cultivate the landscape for your bees. Get your questions answered and leave inspired to become an apiarist in your own backyard.