Classes and Events

 

Herb Classes with Deborah Gideon from Bee Blossom Botanicals

Deborah Gideon is a remarkable herbalist and beekeeper who operates Bee Blossom Botanicals in Raymond, Maine.
She will present a hands-on Saturday afternoon class on 10th of March.

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  • Saturday March 10th: "Spring Tonics" - Learn what herbs you can use to wake up your body this spring after a long winter. Sample some healthy and delicious teas and tonic drinks to cleanse and energize you for the season ahead.

Classes run from 1:30 till 3:30 in the afternoon. The fee for the class is $20 for pre-registration or $25 at the door. Seating is limited. Call 773-9333 to sign up.


 

“Honey Bees for Health,” An Apitherapy Symposium & Workshop April 28-29, 2012

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This isn't at the Honey Exchange, but it is going to be an amazing event.  The York County Beekeepers and the American Apitherapy Society are fantastic organizations and the speakers for the symposium are outstanding.  Check it out!

 

 

Natural Beekeeping with Ross Conrad - May 12 & 13

 Again, not here at The Honey Exchange but Ross Conrad is one of our heroes.  This is a hands on, 9-5, weekend workshop with one of the superstars of natural beekeeping

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Beginner Beekeeping Classes - Instructors:  Phil Gaven, Proprietor of The Honey Exchange, with Peter Richardson

Beginner Beekeeping sessions run one night a week for five classes.  Class is held at The Honey Exchange from 6:00 until 8:00 pm.  Cost for the course is $75, which includes the textbook "The Backyard Beekeeper" and the Handbook of Honey Bee Diseases and Pests.

Space is limited to 12 people per session.  Sign up at the store, or by calling 207.773.9333, Tuesday through Saturday between 10:00-6:00. 

Tuesday Session (2A) - This session is FULL

  • February 21st
  • February 28th
  • March 6th
  • March 13th
  • March 20th
  • (Snow Day make-up 3/27)

Thursday Session (2B) -This session is FULL

  • February 23rd
  • March 1st
  • March 8th
  • March 15th
  • March 22nd
  • (Snow Day make-up 3/29)

Tuesday/Thursday Session (3) -This session is FULL

  • April 3rd
  • April 5th
  • April 10th
  • April 12th
  • April 17th
  • (Bees arrive April 23rd!)