Summer Appeal 2016
Semi Annual Appeal 2016 Donate to the Honeybee Sanctuary Thank you for helping us continue this work with joy and confidence that we can inspire more and more people to have the courage for change.
Congrats to our SBBT Graduating Class of 2016
With joy and respect for their hard work and dedication to our two year program, we recognize the following individuals who graduated our two year program last week: Don Miller Janice Zuzov Jamie Sansone Anita Castle Kim O’Donnell Santosh Gupta Laureen Gaston Sarah Shepherd Bonnie Isabelle Bonnie Young Alice Hinman Carolyn Koch Carter Bo Wallace […]
There’s still time to sign up for the August One Week!
Check out our recent e-newsletter for more information and to learn about the One Week!
Opening the Sun Hive
A form of health Solis–the name of our beautiful sun hive, has swarmed 4 times already this Spring. Hive forms like the Sun Hive promote reproduction and health through the round form, which allows the bees to keep their warmth, hive scent, and brood nest exactly as they would like it. Nevertheless, we were worried […]
Floyd Artisan Trail Tour
We were open to the public for 3 days in a row–June 10-12–for the Floyd Artisan Trail Tour, with a wonderful talk on Saturday by Gunther and Alex on the plight of the honeybee. Check out the EVENTS page to learn more. Hope to see you soon!
Volunteer program now in full swing!
For those who are interested in working along with us at the Sanctuary, we have now included in our weekly schedule an opportunity to work in the gardens with us, and learn a little bit too! Volunteer days will be held every Friday that we don’t have classes (see our events calendar) from 1pm-5pm through […]
Mother’s Day Event
This free community event in the Sanctuary is going to be tons of fun! In honor of all the mother’s, both human and honeybee, we invite you to come celebrate with us on Mother’s Day weekend, May 6 & 7. Plants, Seeds, other Spikenard Products for Sale: 11:00am-5:00pm ——–Huge pollinator plant sale! Lots of annuals, […]
Principles and Methods of Biodynamic Beekeeping Workshop
Our April workshop is a wonderful opportunity to learn the principles and practice of biodynamic beekeeping. If you missed it this year, see if you can join us next year! [catalog-product id=”2212″]
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Planting High Quality Forage for the Bees
Never before has it been so important for us to take steps to revive and revitalize the environment that surrounds us. The honeybees, native bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds are all important pollinators that are severely threatened by the lack of healthy sources of nectar and pollen. At Spikenard Honeybee Sanctuary, we’ve been observing the bees […]