Understanding the Honeybees

Anthea van Geloven

The honeybee crisis calls upon us human beings to act differently and think differently. In this workshop we will begin to form a relationship between the honeybee and the human being by cultivating deep understanding. We will discuss the different organs that form the hive organism – the workers, drones, queen, the wax comb, the pantry of pollen and nectar, the hive cavity and the landscape that surrounds the hive. We will cover topics such as swarming, overwintering and feeding and then conclude with a review of the 7 basic requirements for honeybee health as outlined by the Spikenard Method of Biodynamic Beekeeping.

 

Teacher Biography:

Anthea van Geloven is a Beekeeper and Farm Manager at Spikenard Farm Honeybee Sanctuary in Floyd, VA. She has been dedicated to the honeybees for 10 years and has spent the last 4 years studying and practicing the Spikenard Method of Biodynamic Beekeeping. This method focuses on truly understanding the life of the honeybee colony in order to support the natural instincts of the bees and promote health and vitality. In Anthea’s workshop Getting to Know the Honeybees she will discuss the different organs of the hive organism and lay an honest foundation for how to care for strong, resilient and healthy bees.

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