Apr
5
Sat
Biodynamic Beekeeping Basics @ Spikenard Honeybee Sanctuary
Apr 5 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

This is Spikenard’s basic class in biodynamic/sustainable beekeeping methods.

Apr
16
Wed
Beekeepers Q&A with Spikenard Mentors @ Zoom Webinar
Apr 16 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join us on Zoom on the third Wednesday of every month to get your beekeeping questions answered!

Apr
23
Wed
SBBT Monthly Webinar for currently enrolled participants @ Online Zoom Webinar
Apr 23 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Monthly webinar for current participants in the SBBT program.

Apr
25
Fri
Dandelion Day Festival @ Spikenard Honeybee Sanctuary
Apr 25 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm

Celebrate the start of seasonal abundance with the honeybees, and join us in reverence and thanks for our yearly honey harvest.

May
8
Thu
SBBT – Spring Module @ Spikenard Honeybee Sanctuary
May 8 @ 9:00 am – May 10 @ 5:00 pm

Experience the magic of swarming and working with natural honeybee queens!

Practical learning and demonstrations of biodynamic beekeeping practices, in-depth study of honeybee anatomy and physiology, meditative work, exploration of the spiritual foundations of biodynamic beekeeping, hands-on experience with the bees, and festivals around honey, dandelions, and biodynamic preparations will all be part of these richly transformative learning opportunities.

 This class can be taken as a stand-alone course or as part of our comprehensive four-module Spikenard Biodynamic Beekeeping Training.

May
21
Wed
Beekeepers Q&A with Spikenard Mentors @ Zoom Webinar
May 21 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join us on Zoom on the third Wednesday of every month to get your beekeeping questions answered!

May
23
Fri
Sanctuary Open Day and Pollinator Plant Sale @ Spikenard Honeybee Sanctuary
May 23 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm

Spikenard is opening its gates for visitors to come experience the wonder and beauty of the Honeybee Sanctuary. Tours are available, as well as an opportunity to purchase gifts and bee products at the farm store, and just come and relax on top of the mountain amidst the buzzing honeybees working in our flowering landscape.

We will be holding open days once a month starting in April through November.

We will have a variety of pollinator plants for sale next to the Visitor’s Yurt.

Tours generally last 45 minutes, with a $5.00 suggested donation.

May
26
Mon
Biodynamic Ashing Workshop @ Spikenard Honeybee Sanctuary
May 26 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Join us to make medicinal ash, which helps to bring harmony and balance to our land during this fertility festival!

May
28
Wed
SBBT Monthly Webinar for currently enrolled participants @ Online Zoom Webinar
May 28 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Monthly webinar for current participants in the SBBT program.

Jun
18
Wed
Beekeepers Q&A with Spikenard Mentors @ Zoom Webinar
Jun 18 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join us on Zoom on the third Wednesday of every month to get your beekeeping questions answered!