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2023 WORKSHOPS

Introduction to Backyard Beekeeping

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Available Dates:

Saturday, April 1st from 9am-12noon

Sunday, April 2nd from 9am-12noon

Saturday, April 22nd from 9am-12noon

Sunday, May 7th from 9am-12noon

Saturday, May 27th from 9am-12noon

Sunday, June 4th from 9am-12noon


3-4 Hour Introduction to Backyard Beekeeping Workshop. Dare to live on the wild side and come take a hands-on beginner beekeeping class with The Moran Family Farm located in North Georgia! Ages 12+ are appropriate for this workshop! Parent must be onsite with children under 18.

Learn all the fundamentals of basic, backyard beekeeping from a local experienced beekeeper with over 25 years’ experience. Through discussion and hands-on instruction, you will learn about the infrastructure of a working hive, tools, production of honey and pollen, and of course the beloved Queen! This workshop is for anyone who’s decided to be a beekeeper or is newly working with honeybees and wants some hands-on instruction and experience to take back to their apiary.

This workshop begins with an “outdoor classroom" discussion where you will learn why bees are so important to our local agriculture as well as how easy it can be to set up and care for your very own hive in your backyard. The discussion will be followed by stepping into the The Moran Family Farm’s apiaries (currently at 27 hives) to explore the hives and get hands on experience with what to look for and how to handle a hive.

During this 3-4 hour BEE-U Introduction to Backyard Beekeeping Workshop participants will have the opportunity to: Suit up and look like a real beekeeper! All students are supplied a full or half bee suit if you don’t have your own prior to going into the apiary. Learn about the hive and receive hands-on education of the construction and inner workings of a beehive.

Where's the honey? Go into an active hive to find honey, pollen, brood and the Queen. And do a straight from hive honey tasting! Wrap it up! After spending approximately 1 hour in the apiaries, students will go back into the "outdoor classroom" and have a chance to continue the buzz with reflection on the day’s activities and any questions you may have about bees, hives, tools, and backyard beekeeping.

What are you waiting for? Become a Backyard Beekeeper and sign-up to take our BEE-U Introduction to Backyard Beekeeping Workshop with The Moran Family Farm today! $125.00 Cost is per person.


Thinking About Beekeeping? Can I do this?

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Available Dates: 

Sunday, March 26 from 9am-12noon

Sunday, April 23  from 9am-12noon

Saturday, May 13  from 9am-12noon

Sunday, May 28  from 9am-12noon

Saturday, June 10  from 9am-12noon

Come learn the basics with hands on experience in a hive and then decide! What you will experience: Why Backyard Beekeeping & the Importance of Honeybees! All about the Honeybee All about the hive… and the must haves! All about protective equipment… and the must haves! How & where do I get my bees? How much $$$ for initial setup? How much $$$ for maintenance? How much time do I need? Is Beekeeping for me? Q&A and then… Hands-On in the Apiary! Get up close and personal with the honeybees! Don’t worry we have a bee suite for you! Q&A throughout workshop And then… How do I get started? Includes binder full of beekeeping information! 3-4 hour workshop - $125 pp

HIVE INSPECTIONS

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Available Dates:

Saturday, April 29th from 9am-12noon

Saturday, May 20th from 9am-12noon

3 Hour BEE-U Hive Inspection Workshop. You've got your bees, now what? Come walk through a thorough hive inspection with The Moran Family Farm located in North Georgia! Ages 12+ are appropriate for this workshop! Parent must be onsite with children under 18.

Learn all the fundamentals of basic hive inspection a local experienced beekeeper with over 25 years’ experience. Through discussion and hands-on instruction, you will learn about what to look for and how to help your bees thrive! We'll go through frame by frame inspecting, find the queen, look for swarm cells and more! This workshop is for anyone who’s decided to be a beekeeper or is newly working with honeybees and wants some hands-on instruction and experience to take back to their apiary.


This workshop begins with an “outdoor classroom" discussion where you will learn what we are going to be looking for and going over the hive inspection sheet we'll be working with, what notes you should be taking.  The discussion will be followed by stepping into the The Moran Family Farm’s apiaries (currently at 27 hives) to do a complete hive inspection and get hands on experience with a hive inspection. 


What are you waiting for? Come get some true experience with our BEE-U Hive Inspection Workshop with The Moran Family Farm today! $125 Cost is per person

Few things to keep in mind when coming to our Workshops.

  • We have live honeybee hives on location! Do not get close (within 10ft) to our beehives without proper gear and a Moran Family Farm beekeeper. Honeybees are not aggressive but will defend their hive if they feel threatened.
  •  We suggest you wear thick pants (jeans or overalls are best) and closed shoes (not sandals) boots are recommended. We have some full bee suits and some jacket/helmet bee suits and they will not cover your legs.  We try to be prepared for whatever you wear, but we only have so many full suits.  All equipment is provided. 
  • Do NOT wear perfume! Or anything scented! 
  • Wear your hair up or in a braid if long 
  • Waiver of Liability Disclaimer must be signed by anyone coming onto the farm before attending our workshops, please fill it out and hand it to your Workshop Beekeeper (I will have some onsite as well) – DOWNLOAD HERE 
  • There is an outdoor camping restroom on premises if needed 
  • Workshops start on time, please make sure you come 10-15 minutes before it begins. 
  • Workshops are not recommended for children under 12 years of age, Parent/Guardian must be onsite with children under 18. 
  • You can schedule an appointment just for you and your child(ren) by emailing sarah@moranfamilyfarm.org, we will do our best to accommodate you.

Download waiver of liability here

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There is always a chance of being stung even with bee suits on. If you’re allergic to bee stings, PLEASE DO NOT come to any of our workshops.

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