Upcoming Events
Virtual Cheese & Beer Tasting with Vista Brewing.
Antonelli's Cheese Shop4220 Duval StAustin, TX78751 Map
Join us in a summer celebration of beer & cheese!
- 1 Hour
- $110/pair
- Each ticket includes two tasting plates with six cheeses along with two bottles and one can of Vista's signature brews
About Vista Brewing:
Vista is a destination brewery located just outside of Austin at the gateway to the Central Texas Wine Trail in Driftwood, TX. Their holistic approach to hyper-local food and beverages captures the beauty and bounty of the Texas Hill Country. When you visit Vista, make sure you breathe in the fresh air and enjoy acres of beer garden, live music and ranch views at Vista’s brewery, restaurant, and farm.
Important:
All items can be picked up at Antonelli's Cheese (Austin) or Vista Brewing (Driftwood) from 1-4pm the day of the event. At 6:30pm you'll click on the zoom link and an Antonelli's Cheesemonger alongside a Vista brewmaster will guide you through the tasting.
We can't wait to see you there!
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##Here are the details!
1. **GET YOUR CHEESE:**
**a)** Contactless Curbside pickup at 500 Park Blvd or 13551 FM 150 Driftwood, TX 78619 from 1-4pm the day of your event.
2. **TUNE IN:**
**a)** Check for an email from us the day of the event and click on the Zoom Link provided the day of the event
**b)** Class about to start and you have technical questions please call 512-333-2344
Expect the tasting to be about 45 min, followed by a 15 min Q&A. You can opt to have your camera on or off and interact as much as you want. Of course, if you have questions throughout the tasting, type them in and your mongers will answer them! It is an interactive, fun, and educational way to engage in the community. We look forward to getting cheese-y with you!
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Beekeeping Class: Level 101 - Intro to Natural Beekeeping
Bee Mindful, LLCAustin, TX Map
Register at www.Bee-Mindful.com/natural-beekeeping-classes
OVERVIEW
_________________________________________________
Whether you want to help "Save the Bees", have always been fascinated by honey bees, or would like to obtain an "Ag Exemption" on your 5-20 acres land using beekeeping as a qualifier, this is the "Introduction to Beekeeping"- Level 101 of our popular three-part "BECOMING A NATURAL BEEKEEPER SERIES" (BNB Series).
Attend all 3 levels in the BNB series and obtain a Natural Beekeeper Certificate from the Bee Mindful Bee School.
Space is limited, book early, and keep in mind that all 3 Levels in the Series take place one after the other the same day, so if you decide to attend all three (spur-of-the moment walk-ins welcome at all levels), you may even obtain your Natural Beekeeper Certification the same day!
DETAILS
________________________________________
The first step on your journey to become a beekeeper, or if you are just curious about bees or beekeeping, this 2hr theory-only beginner class will teach you the basics about the wonderful world of honey bees, and introduce the following concepts through slides and equipment props:
- natural beekeeping basics
- protective clothing
- equipment types and their pros and cons for our area
- how and where to get your bees
- sustainable apiary setup
- basics of bee biology
- basics of pests and diseases
- basics of nutrition
- best practices in beekeeping
Classes take place at our Teaching Apiary on the beautiful grounds of Vista Brewing, 13551 FM 150, Driftwood, TX 78619
Beekeeping Class: Level 202 - Intermediate Natural Beekeeping
Vista Brewing13551 FM 150Driftwood, TX78619 Map
Register at www.Bee-Mindful.com/natural-beekeeping-classes
Overview
_______________________________________________
Whether you want to help "Save the Bees", have always been fascinated by honey bees, or would like to obtain an "Ag Exemption" on your 5-20 acres land using beekeeping as a qualifier, this is the "Going Further with Beekeeping"- Level 202 of our popular three-part "BECOMING A NATURAL BEEKEEPER SERIES" (BNB Series).
Attend all 3 levels (or this one and Level 303 if you already have a Level 101 equivalent experience) and obtain a Natural Beekeeper Certificate from the Bee Mindful Bee School.
Space is limited, book early, and keep in mind that all 3 Levels in the Series take place one after the other the same day, so if you decide to attend all three (spur-of-the moment walk-ins welcome at all levels), you may even obtain your Natural Beekeeper Certification the same day!
Details
_________________________________________
Pre-requisite: LEVEL 101 OR equivalent intro class/bee school
For those who already know the very basics, this is a 2hr in-depth natural beekeeping class with a practical focus on what a beekeeper needs to do through their first season of beekeeping, from setting up their apiary to installing bees to harvesting honey.
In this class, we will discuss & demonstrate with props the basics for the following concepts, and we will take a stroll through our teaching apiary weather/time permitting:
- setting up your apiary
- attracting and/or installing bees into Hives (swarms, packages, and NUCs)
- why, when, what and how to feed your bees
- why and how to practice Natural, chemical-free Beekeeping
- why, when, how to requeen
- harvesting process
Classes take place at our Teaching Apiary on the beautiful grounds of Vista Brewing, 13551 FM 150, Driftwood, TX 78619
Vista Brewing13551 FM 150Driftwood, TX78619 Map
Join us at Vista Brewing in Driftwood, TX for dinner and drinks every Thursday night as we play our favorite albums from our house record collection! Bring in a record to share and we'll give it a spin! Vinyl Night is every Thursday night from 6-9pm in our Tasting Room.
Beekeeping Class: Level 101 - Intro to Natural Beekeeping
Bee Mindful, LLCAustin, TX Map
Register at www.Bee-Mindful.com/natural-beekeeping-classes
OVERVIEW
_________________________________________________
Whether you want to help "Save the Bees", have always been fascinated by honey bees, or would like to obtain an "Ag Exemption" on your 5-20 acres land using beekeeping as a qualifier, this is the "Introduction to Beekeeping"- Level 101 of our popular three-part "BECOMING A NATURAL BEEKEEPER SERIES" (BNB Series).
Attend all 3 levels in the BNB series and obtain a Natural Beekeeper Certificate from the Bee Mindful Bee School.
Space is limited, book early, and keep in mind that all 3 Levels in the Series take place one after the other the same day, so if you decide to attend all three (spur-of-the moment walk-ins welcome at all levels), you may even obtain your Natural Beekeeper Certification the same day!
DETAILS
________________________________________
The first step on your journey to become a beekeeper, or if you are just curious about bees or beekeeping, this 2hr theory-only beginner class will teach you the basics about the wonderful world of honey bees, and introduce the following concepts through slides and equipment props:
- natural beekeeping basics
- protective clothing
- equipment types and their pros and cons for our area
- how and where to get your bees
- sustainable apiary setup
- basics of bee biology
- basics of pests and diseases
- basics of nutrition
- best practices in beekeeping
Classes take place at our Teaching Apiary on the beautiful grounds of Vista Brewing, 13551 FM 150, Driftwood, TX 78619
Beekeeping Class: Level 202 - Intermediate Natural Beekeeping
Vista Brewing13551 FM 150Driftwood, TX78619 Map
Register at www.Bee-Mindful.com/natural-beekeeping-classes
Overview
_______________________________________________
Whether you want to help "Save the Bees", have always been fascinated by honey bees, or would like to obtain an "Ag Exemption" on your 5-20 acres land using beekeeping as a qualifier, this is the "Going Further with Beekeeping"- Level 202 of our popular three-part "BECOMING A NATURAL BEEKEEPER SERIES" (BNB Series).
Attend all 3 levels (or this one and Level 303 if you already have a Level 101 equivalent experience) and obtain a Natural Beekeeper Certificate from the Bee Mindful Bee School.
Space is limited, book early, and keep in mind that all 3 Levels in the Series take place one after the other the same day, so if you decide to attend all three (spur-of-the moment walk-ins welcome at all levels), you may even obtain your Natural Beekeeper Certification the same day!
Details
_________________________________________
Pre-requisite: LEVEL 101 OR equivalent intro class/bee school
For those who already know the very basics, this is a 2hr in-depth natural beekeeping class with a practical focus on what a beekeeper needs to do through their first season of beekeeping, from setting up their apiary to installing bees to harvesting honey.
In this class, we will discuss & demonstrate with props the basics for the following concepts, and we will take a stroll through our teaching apiary weather/time permitting:
- setting up your apiary
- attracting and/or installing bees into Hives (swarms, packages, and NUCs)
- why, when, what and how to feed your bees
- why and how to practice Natural, chemical-free Beekeeping
- why, when, how to requeen
- harvesting process
Classes take place at our Teaching Apiary on the beautiful grounds of Vista Brewing, 13551 FM 150, Driftwood, TX 78619
Beekeeping Class: Level 303 - Advanced Hands-On in the Apiary
Bee Mindful, LLCAustin, TX Map
Register at www.Bee-Mindful.com/natural-beekeeping-classes
Levels 101 and 202 also available on Feb. 16, Mar. 01, Mar. 15, Mar.29 and later
OVERVIEW
_________________________________________________
This is the highest level of our popular three-part "BECOMING A NATURAL BEEKEEPER SERIES" (BNB Series). It will take place at our Vista Brewing Teaching Apiary, weather permitting
Pre-requisites:
- "Beekeeping 101" OR equivalent intro class
- "Beekeeping 202" OR equivalent advanced class
If you have completed Levels 101 and 202 or equivalent class/bee school, you will graduate and receive your Natural Bekeeper Certification from the Bee Mindful Beekeeping University at the end of this class.
This class will be taught by Natural Beekeeping Experts Les Crowder (author of "Top-Bar Beekeeping") and/or Nathalie (Advanced Beekeeper in the TAMU Master Beekeeper Certification Program). Together, they have over 60 years of expertise and have worked thousands of hives, including in New Mexico, Jamaica and Africa.
Details
______________________________________________________
In this 3hr class, we will work Hands-On in our Natural and Sustainable Apiary with working Top-Bar Hives, Langstroth Hives, Layens Hives, Long Lang's, Warre and Flow Hives.
We will discuss & demonstrate how to quickly and efficiently light a smoker that lasts, inspect all kinds of hives without stressing the colony, "read" frames and evaluate a colony's overall health and nutrition needs, identify pests and pathogens and troubleshoot naturally without the use of chemicals. We will also discuss supplemental feeding and how to prepare your colony for the upcoming honey flow.
Classes take place at our Teaching Apiary on the beautiful grounds of Vista Brewing, 13551 FM 150, Driftwood, TX 78619
InterContinental Stephen F. Austin701 Congress AvenueAustin, TX78701 Map
The 2020 Beer Now Conference will host approximately 150 Beer Influencers from throughout North America and beyond to network, learn, and taste beer in Austin, Texas, August 7 & 8. With more craft breweries in Austin than any other city in Texas, it is a perfect city for the 11th annual Beer Now Conference! All 'Beer Influencers' are welcome to attend. The conference offers a pre-conference excursion to San Marcos, Texas and a post-conference private excursion to the historic and fully-renovated Shiner Brewery! Learn more @ beernow.org
Vista Brewing Presents: "Driftwood Nights"
Vista Brewing13551 FM 150Driftwood, TX78619 Map
Vista Brewing Presents: "Driftwood Nights"
Friday Night Songwriter Series
Friday Nights at Vista Brewing in Driftwood, TX
Free Show // 7:00 - 9:00pm
Benefiting Health Alliance for Austin Musicians - HAAM
Sponsored by BOSE Profesional
Stay safe & stay tuned for upcoming shows TBA!!
For more information visit:
www.vistabrewingtx.com
www.myhaam.org
www.pro-bose.com
Beekeeping Class: Level 101 - Intro to Natural Beekeeping
Bee Mindful, LLCAustin, TX Map
Register at www.Bee-Mindful.com/natural-beekeeping-classes
OVERVIEW
_________________________________________________
Whether you want to help "Save the Bees", have always been fascinated by honey bees, or would like to obtain an "Ag Exemption" on your 5-20 acres land using beekeeping as a qualifier, this is the "Introduction to Beekeeping"- Level 101 of our popular three-part "BECOMING A NATURAL BEEKEEPER SERIES" (BNB Series).
Attend all 3 levels in the BNB series and obtain a Natural Beekeeper Certificate from the Bee Mindful Bee School.
Space is limited, book early, and keep in mind that all 3 Levels in the Series take place one after the other the same day, so if you decide to attend all three (spur-of-the moment walk-ins welcome at all levels), you may even obtain your Natural Beekeeper Certification the same day!
DETAILS
________________________________________
The first step on your journey to become a beekeeper, or if you are just curious about bees or beekeeping, this 2hr theory-only beginner class will teach you the basics about the wonderful world of honey bees, and introduce the following concepts through slides and equipment props:
- natural beekeeping basics
- protective clothing
- equipment types and their pros and cons for our area
- how and where to get your bees
- sustainable apiary setup
- basics of bee biology
- basics of pests and diseases
- basics of nutrition
- best practices in beekeeping
Classes take place at our Teaching Apiary on the beautiful grounds of Vista Brewing, 13551 FM 150, Driftwood, TX 78619
Beekeeping Class: Level 202 - Intermediate Natural Beekeeping
Vista Brewing13551 FM 150Driftwood, TX78619 Map
Register at www.Bee-Mindful.com/natural-beekeeping-classes
Overview
_______________________________________________
Whether you want to help "Save the Bees", have always been fascinated by honey bees, or would like to obtain an "Ag Exemption" on your 5-20 acres land using beekeeping as a qualifier, this is the "Going Further with Beekeeping"- Level 202 of our popular three-part "BECOMING A NATURAL BEEKEEPER SERIES" (BNB Series).
Attend all 3 levels (or this one and Level 303 if you already have a Level 101 equivalent experience) and obtain a Natural Beekeeper Certificate from the Bee Mindful Bee School.
Space is limited, book early, and keep in mind that all 3 Levels in the Series take place one after the other the same day, so if you decide to attend all three (spur-of-the moment walk-ins welcome at all levels), you may even obtain your Natural Beekeeper Certification the same day!
Details
_________________________________________
Pre-requisite: LEVEL 101 OR equivalent intro class/bee school
For those who already know the very basics, this is a 2hr in-depth natural beekeeping class with a practical focus on what a beekeeper needs to do through their first season of beekeeping, from setting up their apiary to installing bees to harvesting honey.
In this class, we will discuss & demonstrate with props the basics for the following concepts, and we will take a stroll through our teaching apiary weather/time permitting:
- setting up your apiary
- attracting and/or installing bees into Hives (swarms, packages, and NUCs)
- why, when, what and how to feed your bees
- why and how to practice Natural, chemical-free Beekeeping
- why, when, how to requeen
- harvesting process
Classes take place at our Teaching Apiary on the beautiful grounds of Vista Brewing, 13551 FM 150, Driftwood, TX 78619
Beekeeping Class: Level 101 - Intro to Natural Beekeeping
Bee Mindful, LLCAustin, TX Map
Register at www.Bee-Mindful.com/natural-beekeeping-classes
OVERVIEW
_________________________________________________
Whether you want to help "Save the Bees", have always been fascinated by honey bees, or would like to obtain an "Ag Exemption" on your 5-20 acres land using beekeeping as a qualifier, this is the "Introduction to Beekeeping"- Level 101 of our popular three-part "BECOMING A NATURAL BEEKEEPER SERIES" (BNB Series).
Attend all 3 levels in the BNB series and obtain a Natural Beekeeper Certificate from the Bee Mindful Bee School.
Space is limited, book early, and keep in mind that all 3 Levels in the Series take place one after the other the same day, so if you decide to attend all three (spur-of-the moment walk-ins welcome at all levels), you may even obtain your Natural Beekeeper Certification the same day!
DETAILS
________________________________________
The first step on your journey to become a beekeeper, or if you are just curious about bees or beekeeping, this 2hr theory-only beginner class will teach you the basics about the wonderful world of honey bees, and introduce the following concepts through slides and equipment props:
- natural beekeeping basics
- protective clothing
- equipment types and their pros and cons for our area
- how and where to get your bees
- sustainable apiary setup
- basics of bee biology
- basics of pests and diseases
- basics of nutrition
- best practices in beekeeping
Classes take place at our Teaching Apiary on the beautiful grounds of Vista Brewing, 13551 FM 150, Driftwood, TX 78619
Beekeeping Class: Level 202 - Intermediate Natural Beekeeping
Vista Brewing13551 FM 150Driftwood, TX78619 Map
Register at www.Bee-Mindful.com/natural-beekeeping-classes
Overview
_______________________________________________
Whether you want to help "Save the Bees", have always been fascinated by honey bees, or would like to obtain an "Ag Exemption" on your 5-20 acres land using beekeeping as a qualifier, this is the "Going Further with Beekeeping"- Level 202 of our popular three-part "BECOMING A NATURAL BEEKEEPER SERIES" (BNB Series).
Attend all 3 levels (or this one and Level 303 if you already have a Level 101 equivalent experience) and obtain a Natural Beekeeper Certificate from the Bee Mindful Bee School.
Space is limited, book early, and keep in mind that all 3 Levels in the Series take place one after the other the same day, so if you decide to attend all three (spur-of-the moment walk-ins welcome at all levels), you may even obtain your Natural Beekeeper Certification the same day!
Details
_________________________________________
Pre-requisite: LEVEL 101 OR equivalent intro class/bee school
For those who already know the very basics, this is a 2hr in-depth natural beekeeping class with a practical focus on what a beekeeper needs to do through their first season of beekeeping, from setting up their apiary to installing bees to harvesting honey.
In this class, we will discuss & demonstrate with props the basics for the following concepts, and we will take a stroll through our teaching apiary weather/time permitting:
- setting up your apiary
- attracting and/or installing bees into Hives (swarms, packages, and NUCs)
- why, when, what and how to feed your bees
- why and how to practice Natural, chemical-free Beekeeping
- why, when, how to requeen
- harvesting process
Classes take place at our Teaching Apiary on the beautiful grounds of Vista Brewing, 13551 FM 150, Driftwood, TX 78619
Beekeeping Class: Level 303 - Advanced Hands-On in the Apiary
Bee Mindful, LLCAustin, TX Map
Register at www.Bee-Mindful.com/natural-beekeeping-classes
Levels 101 and 202 also available on Feb. 16, Mar. 01, Mar. 15, Mar.29 and later
OVERVIEW
_________________________________________________
This is the highest level of our popular three-part "BECOMING A NATURAL BEEKEEPER SERIES" (BNB Series). It will take place at our Vista Brewing Teaching Apiary, weather permitting
Pre-requisites:
- "Beekeeping 101" OR equivalent intro class
- "Beekeeping 202" OR equivalent advanced class
If you have completed Levels 101 and 202 or equivalent class/bee school, you will graduate and receive your Natural Bekeeper Certification from the Bee Mindful Beekeeping University at the end of this class.
This class will be taught by Natural Beekeeping Experts Les Crowder (author of "Top-Bar Beekeeping") and/or Nathalie (Advanced Beekeeper in the TAMU Master Beekeeper Certification Program). Together, they have over 60 years of expertise and have worked thousands of hives, including in New Mexico, Jamaica and Africa.
Details
______________________________________________________
In this 3hr class, we will work Hands-On in our Natural and Sustainable Apiary with working Top-Bar Hives, Langstroth Hives, Layens Hives, Long Lang's, Warre and Flow Hives.
We will discuss & demonstrate how to quickly and efficiently light a smoker that lasts, inspect all kinds of hives without stressing the colony, "read" frames and evaluate a colony's overall health and nutrition needs, identify pests and pathogens and troubleshoot naturally without the use of chemicals. We will also discuss supplemental feeding and how to prepare your colony for the upcoming honey flow.
Classes take place at our Teaching Apiary on the beautiful grounds of Vista Brewing, 13551 FM 150, Driftwood, TX 78619
Beekeeping Class: Level 101 - Intro to Natural Beekeeping
Bee Mindful, LLCAustin, TX Map
Register at www.Bee-Mindful.com/natural-beekeeping-classes
OVERVIEW
_________________________________________________
Whether you want to help "Save the Bees", have always been fascinated by honey bees, or would like to obtain an "Ag Exemption" on your 5-20 acres land using beekeeping as a qualifier, this is the "Introduction to Beekeeping"- Level 101 of our popular three-part "BECOMING A NATURAL BEEKEEPER SERIES" (BNB Series).
Attend all 3 levels in the BNB series and obtain a Natural Beekeeper Certificate from the Bee Mindful Bee School.
Space is limited, book early, and keep in mind that all 3 Levels in the Series take place one after the other the same day, so if you decide to attend all three (spur-of-the moment walk-ins welcome at all levels), you may even obtain your Natural Beekeeper Certification the same day!
DETAILS
________________________________________
The first step on your journey to become a beekeeper, or if you are just curious about bees or beekeeping, this 2hr theory-only beginner class will teach you the basics about the wonderful world of honey bees, and introduce the following concepts through slides and equipment props:
- natural beekeeping basics
- protective clothing
- equipment types and their pros and cons for our area
- how and where to get your bees
- sustainable apiary setup
- basics of bee biology
- basics of pests and diseases
- basics of nutrition
- best practices in beekeeping
Classes take place at our Teaching Apiary on the beautiful grounds of Vista Brewing, 13551 FM 150, Driftwood, TX 78619
Beekeeping Class: Level 202 - Intermediate Natural Beekeeping
Vista Brewing13551 FM 150Driftwood, TX78619 Map
Register at www.Bee-Mindful.com/natural-beekeeping-classes
Overview
_______________________________________________
Whether you want to help "Save the Bees", have always been fascinated by honey bees, or would like to obtain an "Ag Exemption" on your 5-20 acres land using beekeeping as a qualifier, this is the "Going Further with Beekeeping"- Level 202 of our popular three-part "BECOMING A NATURAL BEEKEEPER SERIES" (BNB Series).
Attend all 3 levels (or this one and Level 303 if you already have a Level 101 equivalent experience) and obtain a Natural Beekeeper Certificate from the Bee Mindful Bee School.
Space is limited, book early, and keep in mind that all 3 Levels in the Series take place one after the other the same day, so if you decide to attend all three (spur-of-the moment walk-ins welcome at all levels), you may even obtain your Natural Beekeeper Certification the same day!
Details
_________________________________________
Pre-requisite: LEVEL 101 OR equivalent intro class/bee school
For those who already know the very basics, this is a 2hr in-depth natural beekeeping class with a practical focus on what a beekeeper needs to do through their first season of beekeeping, from setting up their apiary to installing bees to harvesting honey.
In this class, we will discuss & demonstrate with props the basics for the following concepts, and we will take a stroll through our teaching apiary weather/time permitting:
- setting up your apiary
- attracting and/or installing bees into Hives (swarms, packages, and NUCs)
- why, when, what and how to feed your bees
- why and how to practice Natural, chemical-free Beekeeping
- why, when, how to requeen
- harvesting process
Classes take place at our Teaching Apiary on the beautiful grounds of Vista Brewing, 13551 FM 150, Driftwood, TX 78619
Beekeeping Class: Level 101 - Intro to Natural Beekeeping
Bee Mindful, LLCAustin, TX Map
Register at www.Bee-Mindful.com/natural-beekeeping-classes
OVERVIEW
_________________________________________________
Whether you want to help "Save the Bees", have always been fascinated by honey bees, or would like to obtain an "Ag Exemption" on your 5-20 acres land using beekeeping as a qualifier, this is the "Introduction to Beekeeping"- Level 101 of our popular three-part "BECOMING A NATURAL BEEKEEPER SERIES" (BNB Series).
Attend all 3 levels in the BNB series and obtain a Natural Beekeeper Certificate from the Bee Mindful Bee School.
Space is limited, book early, and keep in mind that all 3 Levels in the Series take place one after the other the same day, so if you decide to attend all three (spur-of-the moment walk-ins welcome at all levels), you may even obtain your Natural Beekeeper Certification the same day!
DETAILS
________________________________________
The first step on your journey to become a beekeeper, or if you are just curious about bees or beekeeping, this 2hr theory-only beginner class will teach you the basics about the wonderful world of honey bees, and introduce the following concepts through slides and equipment props:
- natural beekeeping basics
- protective clothing
- equipment types and their pros and cons for our area
- how and where to get your bees
- sustainable apiary setup
- basics of bee biology
- basics of pests and diseases
- basics of nutrition
- best practices in beekeeping
Classes take place at our Teaching Apiary on the beautiful grounds of Vista Brewing, 13551 FM 150, Driftwood, TX 78619
Beekeeping Class: Level 202 - Intermediate Natural Beekeeping
Vista Brewing13551 FM 150Driftwood, TX78619 Map
Register at www.Bee-Mindful.com/natural-beekeeping-classes
Overview
_______________________________________________
Whether you want to help "Save the Bees", have always been fascinated by honey bees, or would like to obtain an "Ag Exemption" on your 5-20 acres land using beekeeping as a qualifier, this is the "Going Further with Beekeeping"- Level 202 of our popular three-part "BECOMING A NATURAL BEEKEEPER SERIES" (BNB Series).
Attend all 3 levels (or this one and Level 303 if you already have a Level 101 equivalent experience) and obtain a Natural Beekeeper Certificate from the Bee Mindful Bee School.
Space is limited, book early, and keep in mind that all 3 Levels in the Series take place one after the other the same day, so if you decide to attend all three (spur-of-the moment walk-ins welcome at all levels), you may even obtain your Natural Beekeeper Certification the same day!
Details
_________________________________________
Pre-requisite: LEVEL 101 OR equivalent intro class/bee school
For those who already know the very basics, this is a 2hr in-depth natural beekeeping class with a practical focus on what a beekeeper needs to do through their first season of beekeeping, from setting up their apiary to installing bees to harvesting honey.
In this class, we will discuss & demonstrate with props the basics for the following concepts, and we will take a stroll through our teaching apiary weather/time permitting:
- setting up your apiary
- attracting and/or installing bees into Hives (swarms, packages, and NUCs)
- why, when, what and how to feed your bees
- why and how to practice Natural, chemical-free Beekeeping
- why, when, how to requeen
- harvesting process
Classes take place at our Teaching Apiary on the beautiful grounds of Vista Brewing, 13551 FM 150, Driftwood, TX 78619
Beekeeping Class: Level 303 - Advanced Hands-On in the Apiary
Bee Mindful, LLCAustin, TX Map
Register at www.Bee-Mindful.com/natural-beekeeping-classes
Levels 101 and 202 also available on Feb. 16, Mar. 01, Mar. 15, Mar.29 and later
OVERVIEW
_________________________________________________
This is the highest level of our popular three-part "BECOMING A NATURAL BEEKEEPER SERIES" (BNB Series). It will take place at our Vista Brewing Teaching Apiary, weather permitting
Pre-requisites:
- "Beekeeping 101" OR equivalent intro class
- "Beekeeping 202" OR equivalent advanced class
If you have completed Levels 101 and 202 or equivalent class/bee school, you will graduate and receive your Natural Bekeeper Certification from the Bee Mindful Beekeeping University at the end of this class.
This class will be taught by Natural Beekeeping Experts Les Crowder (author of "Top-Bar Beekeeping") and/or Nathalie (Advanced Beekeeper in the TAMU Master Beekeeper Certification Program). Together, they have over 60 years of expertise and have worked thousands of hives, including in New Mexico, Jamaica and Africa.
Details
______________________________________________________
In this 3hr class, we will work Hands-On in our Natural and Sustainable Apiary with working Top-Bar Hives, Langstroth Hives, Layens Hives, Long Lang's, Warre and Flow Hives.
We will discuss & demonstrate how to quickly and efficiently light a smoker that lasts, inspect all kinds of hives without stressing the colony, "read" frames and evaluate a colony's overall health and nutrition needs, identify pests and pathogens and troubleshoot naturally without the use of chemicals. We will also discuss supplemental feeding and how to prepare your colony for the upcoming honey flow.
Classes take place at our Teaching Apiary on the beautiful grounds of Vista Brewing, 13551 FM 150, Driftwood, TX 78619
Beekeeping Class: Level 101 - Intro to Natural Beekeeping
Bee Mindful, LLCAustin, TX Map
Register at www.Bee-Mindful.com/natural-beekeeping-classes
OVERVIEW
_________________________________________________
Whether you want to help "Save the Bees", have always been fascinated by honey bees, or would like to obtain an "Ag Exemption" on your 5-20 acres land using beekeeping as a qualifier, this is the "Introduction to Beekeeping"- Level 101 of our popular three-part "BECOMING A NATURAL BEEKEEPER SERIES" (BNB Series).
Attend all 3 levels in the BNB series and obtain a Natural Beekeeper Certificate from the Bee Mindful Bee School.
Space is limited, book early, and keep in mind that all 3 Levels in the Series take place one after the other the same day, so if you decide to attend all three (spur-of-the moment walk-ins welcome at all levels), you may even obtain your Natural Beekeeper Certification the same day!
DETAILS
________________________________________
The first step on your journey to become a beekeeper, or if you are just curious about bees or beekeeping, this 2hr theory-only beginner class will teach you the basics about the wonderful world of honey bees, and introduce the following concepts through slides and equipment props:
- natural beekeeping basics
- protective clothing
- equipment types and their pros and cons for our area
- how and where to get your bees
- sustainable apiary setup
- basics of bee biology
- basics of pests and diseases
- basics of nutrition
- best practices in beekeeping
Classes take place at our Teaching Apiary on the beautiful grounds of Vista Brewing, 13551 FM 150, Driftwood, TX 78619
Beekeeping Class: Level 202 - Intermediate Natural Beekeeping
Vista Brewing13551 FM 150Driftwood, TX78619 Map
Register at www.Bee-Mindful.com/natural-beekeeping-classes
Overview
_______________________________________________
Whether you want to help "Save the Bees", have always been fascinated by honey bees, or would like to obtain an "Ag Exemption" on your 5-20 acres land using beekeeping as a qualifier, this is the "Going Further with Beekeeping"- Level 202 of our popular three-part "BECOMING A NATURAL BEEKEEPER SERIES" (BNB Series).
Attend all 3 levels (or this one and Level 303 if you already have a Level 101 equivalent experience) and obtain a Natural Beekeeper Certificate from the Bee Mindful Bee School.
Space is limited, book early, and keep in mind that all 3 Levels in the Series take place one after the other the same day, so if you decide to attend all three (spur-of-the moment walk-ins welcome at all levels), you may even obtain your Natural Beekeeper Certification the same day!
Details
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Pre-requisite: LEVEL 101 OR equivalent intro class/bee school
For those who already know the very basics, this is a 2hr in-depth natural beekeeping class with a practical focus on what a beekeeper needs to do through their first season of beekeeping, from setting up their apiary to installing bees to harvesting honey.
In this class, we will discuss & demonstrate with props the basics for the following concepts, and we will take a stroll through our teaching apiary weather/time permitting:
- setting up your apiary
- attracting and/or installing bees into Hives (swarms, packages, and NUCs)
- why, when, what and how to feed your bees
- why and how to practice Natural, chemical-free Beekeeping
- why, when, how to requeen
- harvesting process
Classes take place at our Teaching Apiary on the beautiful grounds of Vista Brewing, 13551 FM 150, Driftwood, TX 78619
Beekeeping Class: Level 101 - Intro to Natural Beekeeping
Bee Mindful, LLCAustin, TX Map
Register at www.Bee-Mindful.com/natural-beekeeping-classes
OVERVIEW
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Whether you want to help "Save the Bees", have always been fascinated by honey bees, or would like to obtain an "Ag Exemption" on your 5-20 acres land using beekeeping as a qualifier, this is the "Introduction to Beekeeping"- Level 101 of our popular three-part "BECOMING A NATURAL BEEKEEPER SERIES" (BNB Series).
Attend all 3 levels in the BNB series and obtain a Natural Beekeeper Certificate from the Bee Mindful Bee School.
Space is limited, book early, and keep in mind that all 3 Levels in the Series take place one after the other the same day, so if you decide to attend all three (spur-of-the moment walk-ins welcome at all levels), you may even obtain your Natural Beekeeper Certification the same day!
DETAILS
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The first step on your journey to become a beekeeper, or if you are just curious about bees or beekeeping, this 2hr theory-only beginner class will teach you the basics about the wonderful world of honey bees, and introduce the following concepts through slides and equipment props:
- natural beekeeping basics
- protective clothing
- equipment types and their pros and cons for our area
- how and where to get your bees
- sustainable apiary setup
- basics of bee biology
- basics of pests and diseases
- basics of nutrition
- best practices in beekeeping
Classes take place at our Teaching Apiary on the beautiful grounds of Vista Brewing, 13551 FM 150, Driftwood, TX 78619
Beekeeping Class: Level 202 - Intermediate Natural Beekeeping
Vista Brewing13551 FM 150Driftwood, TX78619 Map
Register at www.Bee-Mindful.com/natural-beekeeping-classes
Overview
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Whether you want to help "Save the Bees", have always been fascinated by honey bees, or would like to obtain an "Ag Exemption" on your 5-20 acres land using beekeeping as a qualifier, this is the "Going Further with Beekeeping"- Level 202 of our popular three-part "BECOMING A NATURAL BEEKEEPER SERIES" (BNB Series).
Attend all 3 levels (or this one and Level 303 if you already have a Level 101 equivalent experience) and obtain a Natural Beekeeper Certificate from the Bee Mindful Bee School.
Space is limited, book early, and keep in mind that all 3 Levels in the Series take place one after the other the same day, so if you decide to attend all three (spur-of-the moment walk-ins welcome at all levels), you may even obtain your Natural Beekeeper Certification the same day!
Details
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Pre-requisite: LEVEL 101 OR equivalent intro class/bee school
For those who already know the very basics, this is a 2hr in-depth natural beekeeping class with a practical focus on what a beekeeper needs to do through their first season of beekeeping, from setting up their apiary to installing bees to harvesting honey.
In this class, we will discuss & demonstrate with props the basics for the following concepts, and we will take a stroll through our teaching apiary weather/time permitting:
- setting up your apiary
- attracting and/or installing bees into Hives (swarms, packages, and NUCs)
- why, when, what and how to feed your bees
- why and how to practice Natural, chemical-free Beekeeping
- why, when, how to requeen
- harvesting process
Classes take place at our Teaching Apiary on the beautiful grounds of Vista Brewing, 13551 FM 150, Driftwood, TX 78619
Beekeeping Class: Level 303 - Advanced Hands-On in the Apiary
Bee Mindful, LLCAustin, TX Map
Register at www.Bee-Mindful.com/natural-beekeeping-classes
Levels 101 and 202 also available on Feb. 16, Mar. 01, Mar. 15, Mar.29 and later
OVERVIEW
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This is the highest level of our popular three-part "BECOMING A NATURAL BEEKEEPER SERIES" (BNB Series). It will take place at our Vista Brewing Teaching Apiary, weather permitting
Pre-requisites:
- "Beekeeping 101" OR equivalent intro class
- "Beekeeping 202" OR equivalent advanced class
If you have completed Levels 101 and 202 or equivalent class/bee school, you will graduate and receive your Natural Bekeeper Certification from the Bee Mindful Beekeeping University at the end of this class.
This class will be taught by Natural Beekeeping Experts Les Crowder (author of "Top-Bar Beekeeping") and/or Nathalie (Advanced Beekeeper in the TAMU Master Beekeeper Certification Program). Together, they have over 60 years of expertise and have worked thousands of hives, including in New Mexico, Jamaica and Africa.
Details
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In this 3hr class, we will work Hands-On in our Natural and Sustainable Apiary with working Top-Bar Hives, Langstroth Hives, Layens Hives, Long Lang's, Warre and Flow Hives.
We will discuss & demonstrate how to quickly and efficiently light a smoker that lasts, inspect all kinds of hives without stressing the colony, "read" frames and evaluate a colony's overall health and nutrition needs, identify pests and pathogens and troubleshoot naturally without the use of chemicals. We will also discuss supplemental feeding and how to prepare your colony for the upcoming honey flow.
Classes take place at our Teaching Apiary on the beautiful grounds of Vista Brewing, 13551 FM 150, Driftwood, TX 78619
Vista Brewing13551 FM 150Driftwood, TX78619 Map
The loop course starts and finishes at beautiful Vista Brewery and follows dirt roads and pavement inside of the brewery property and through neighboring Driftwood property.
All runners receive a beer tasting with finisher glass, tech shirt and awesome awards.
Tech shirts to everyone.
Food trucks!
Brewery Tours
Strollers are WELCOME on the course!