Homesteading Workshop at Hitchcock Academy

What is beekeeping all about?  This two-night program will cover the importance of honeybees in the environment & economy, what is involved in managing a honeybee hive, and what you can do to help our state's pollinators. This program is designed for those who are new to beekeeping, for those who are looking into becoming a beekeeper, and those who want to learn more about honeybees. Come to learn about this fascinating hobby.


An EAS certified Master Beekeeper, Mary Duane has been keeping honeybees for twenty-five years. She is the former President of the Worcester County Beekeepers Association, the Massachusetts Beekeepers Association, and the Eastern Apicultural Society (EAS). Mary has lectured across the East Coast on the importance of honeybees in our environment and beekeeping practices. A retired public school science teacher, she enjoys judging honey and beeswax at state agricultural fairs each summer and runs her own honey business, Miss Mary’s Honey.

 
Hitchcock Academy is a community center located at 2 Brookfield Road in Brimfield serving the community with educational, recreational, and cultural programming. More information can be found at www.hitchcockacademy.org.