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.
Chit and Chat, Pipe and Quack, Buzz and Drone, whatever you want to do, do it with us at bee chat.
Pennsylvania beekeepers have long been on the front lines of confronting the spotted lanternfly outbreak. But are spotted lanternflies as disgusting, nasty, and pestilent as they were first made out to be? In this talk, Dr. Bratman will present her forthcoming publication (accepted to Gastronomica) with her co-author, Anna Purchase (F&M class of ’26), on better […]
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.
Volunteer for Maker Faire Philadelphia! We need drivers and attendees to sell honey and talk to folks about bees. This is a really fun early season event at Cherry Street […]
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.
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.
Volunteer for the Chestnut Hill Home and Garden Festival, taking place from 11am to 5pm, where over 300 vendors will showcase diverse products. Beekeepers can sell honey and earn Guild credits. Participants can enjoy local crafts, live music, and food, making it a significant community event. Volunteers are urgently needed.
Chit and Chat, Pipe and Quack, Buzz and Drone, whatever you want to do, do it with us at bee chat.
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.
