Come together and immerse yourself in the amazing world of the honey bee and discover the art of practical beekeeping at the Findhorn apiary. This hands on weekend is open to everyone from 8 to 98, total beginners to experienced beekeepers who have an open and enquiring mind and want to know more about these communal animals that have coexisted with flowering plants for over 100 million years. You will be guided by three gentlemen, Jonathan Caddy, John Willoner and Martin Harker, with many decades of experience with bees and teaching and a great passion to pass on their practical knowledge. Delve into the fascinating life cycle of these insects, the equipment needed to keep them and how we humans can help them with their essential pollination work as well as provide us with excess honey to delight our senses and palates. 

All protective equipment will be provided with the preferred option to make this a camping weekend using the FHT camping pads, Woodland Shelter and compost toilets in Wilkies Wood with all vegetarian meals included. We are also open to day visitors with their own accommodation joining us for these two days of discovery. For those new to this delightful area close to the sea and the Park Ecovillage Findhorn, there will be short introductory tours of the land and the community.

Practical details:

• Wellington boots are good footwear for beekeeping so bring your own if you have them although we should be able to lend you a pair if you don’t.
• It is essential to let us know if you are allergic to bee stings or even think that you might be.

Cost:

• £40 per day for FHT members
• £70 per day for non members, children 8-15 years £15 per day)    

* to become a member and support the work of this thriving Scottish charity simply join here from £10,- p.a.: www.findhornhinterland.org/join

Location

Findhorn Hinterland Woodland Shelter, The Park Eco-Community Findhorn
The Park, Findhorn, Forres, Moray IV36 3TB

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