Introduction to Beekeeping with Beekeeping for Dummies Author

To Bee or Not To Bee—Introduction to Beekeeping.

Get to know about bees and decide if you want to be a beekeeper whether as a business or hobby. This session at Wilton Library covers everything about bees—their place in history, their vital role in nature, how they communicate, the members of their society, etc. Howland Blackiston covers the basics of hive location and types, equipment, and local regulations. Explore the best bee breed for your purposes, where and when to order them.

Beekeeper, international lecturer, and author of Beekeeping for Dummies, Howland Blackiston will take you into the world of bees and beekeeping. Howland has over thirty years of experience in all facets of beekeeping including crafting mead and making candles from beeswax.

These sessions are in partnership with Wilton Continuing Education. Registration required. To register and see more details, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org and click on Wilton Continuing Education’s registration link in event listing. For more information, contact asato@wiltonlibrary.org.