This four-class series, led by Norris Childs, introduces participants to mead-making, covering fermentation, aging, and finishing. Classes meet every other Saturday from April 4 to May 16, culminating in a shared bottle of mead. Attendees will learn in a unique honey house environment in Philadelphia. Norris has extensive mead-making experience.
The 2026 Urban Beekeeping Intro Class apiary session, where participants should wear sensible shoes and casual attire. Bee suits will be provided. The session will focus on observing bee colonies during peak nectar flow.
The 2026 Urban Beekeeping Intro Class apiary session, where participants should wear sensible shoes and casual attire. Bee suits will be provided. The session will focus on observing bee colonies during their peak growth, discussing swarm prevention and dynamics.
Join Robyn Underwood on August 8 for a hands-on exploration of bees and their pests, including varroa mites, small hive beetles, and wax moth larvae. Participants will use a dissecting microscope to examine these creatures and learn about bee health. No prior experience is needed for this engaging session.
