Bee-keeping
Beekeeping for Community Gardeners and Urban Farmers
CSU Aquaponics Center 9601 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe March meeting of the Roseland-Pullman Urban Agriculture and Community Garden Network will feature beekeeper Marc Korton discussing "Beekeeping for Community Gardeners and Urban Farmers." Marc Korton has been an urban beekeeper for over 30 years. He maintains nearly two dozen hives in his Pullman…
Chicago Bee Basics
ReBuilding Exchange 1740 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesJana Kinsman is a beekeeper in Chicago who cares for hives all over the city and advocates for pollinator health. In this session we'll go over the basics of honeybee life, their role in our food world, and what it's like being a beekeeper. We'll…
Honeybees and Horticulture
Chicago Cultural Center 78 E Washington St, Chicago, IL, United StatesFree Adult Workshop: Honeybees and Horticulture Beekeeping is an ancient craft, practiced in all world cultures except the arctic. Deep respect is acquired from learning about what bees and other migrating animals eat in our neighborhoods. Foraging only nectar and pollen, honeybees produce clean, healthy…
Project 2746: Grow With Us!
Dill Pickle Co-op 2746 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesProject 2746 is a weekly Thursday evening event series building cooperative community in the Dill Pickle’s future home. Come check out the space and stay to soak up some sustainable gardening practices with a few of our favorites: ‘Soil Truthing’ with Nance Klehm of Social…
Beekeeping 101
Bees are some of the hardest working creatures on the planet. In this 2 hour workshop, join the Chicago Honey Co-op to learn what you will need to know before you make a decision to keep a beehive. We'll cover beekeeping history, life and habits…
Urban Livestock Expo
Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences 3857 W. 111th St., Chicago, IL, United StatesEver considered how to keep bees, goats, chickens, ducks or quails in your backyard? Join AUA’s winter gathering for free, fun workshops on daily care, ideal breeds, how to troubleshoot common problems, and professionals’ tips for being a good neighbor with animals in the city!…