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SUMMARY:The Robertson Potato Festival
DESCRIPTION:Organised by the Robertson Potato Festival (https://potatofestival.com.au/contact-us/) \nThe potato growing town of Robertson in the gorgeous Southern Highlands will be your friendly hosts\, where you and all the family can be fed\, watered and entertained over two Spud-tastic days \nWhile FFI takes every reasonable effort to ensure that information is correct at the time of publication\, we recommend that the individual confirm details with the event organiser\, as events can be subject to last minute changes.
URL:https://foodfairnessillawarra.org.au/event/the-robertson-potato-festival/
LOCATION:Robertson Showground\, Kangaloon Rd\, Robertson\, NSW\, 2315\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Festival
ORGANIZER;CN="Robertson%20Potato%20Festival":MAILTO:info@expertiseevents.com.au
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SUMMARY:In depth Beekeeping
DESCRIPTION:Organised by Green Connect (https://green-connect.com.au/where-we-are/) \nAre you fascinated by the art of beekeeping and keen to gain the skills required to start your own hive? \nIn this full day workshop\, expert beekeeper Claire Brown will share the knowledge and skills required to get you up and running as a confident\, successful backyard beekeeper. \nThe workshop will include a mix of theory\, hands-on practical learning\, and plenty of lively discussion. \nWe will all put on protective protective beekeeping gear to look inside the hives to see the day-to-day life of the fascinating European honey bee\, Apis mellifera. You will have the opportunity to look at the way honey is stored in the hive\, see worker bees and drones in action\, see bee larvae in their protective cells\, and if you’re very lucky\, we might even find the Queen Bee! You will learn the practical skills necessary to calm the hive using smokers\, lift frames\, maintain the hive\, and harvest honey. \nSpecifically\, your workshop will include: \nTheory- \n\nThe life cycle of bees\nThe roles of different bees in the hive\nObtaining beehives\nIdeal hive placement\nHive types and their characteristics\nBee diseases – how control for them\, spot them and treat them\nSwarming behaviour\, and how to catch a swarm\n\nPractical- \n\nInspecting a beehive\nManaging your space\nFinding evidence of a Queen Bee (and with lots of luck and patience\, finding the Queen Bee herself!)\nEssential beekeeping resources\nBrood management\nHive maintenance\nExtracting honey\n\nMorning tea and lunch will be provided for all participants \nAt the end of this in-depth workshop\, you will have all the skills\, knowledge and confidence you need to get started with setting up\, populating\, maintaining and harvesting from your very own beehive. Nothing beats fresh honey and honeycomb from the hive! \nThis workshop will build on the topics covered in the Intro to Beekeeping workshop\, however you don’t need to have done the introductory workshop in order to attend the in-depth workshop. \nBefore you book your ticket\, please consider the following: \n\nThe site is a working farm – all visitors will be given a brief safety induction upon arrival.\nThe terrain at the farm is steep and can be slippery in parts. Though the workshop will take place primarily within our accessible education hub\, there is a possibility that participants will be required to walk across uneven or sloping ground. If you have mobility restrictions or any concerns about your ability to navigate the terrain\, please contact us before booking.\nAllergen advice: Our farm is home to domestic animals as well as bees\, wasps\, and macadamia trees. Please pack an EpiPen if allergic and keep it with you while on site.\n\nAll beekeeping workshop participants must: \n\nWear thick pants such as jeans and a long sleeved shirt. Don’t wear black\, as this is the colour of many of the bees natural predators. We recommend light coloured clothing.\nWear enclosed shoes or boots (no thongs or sandals allowed).\nBring a hat and sunscreen or raincoat\, depending on the weather forecast.\nBring a refillable water bottle\n\n  \n“While FFI takes every reasonable effort to ensure that information is correct at the time of publication\, we recommend that the individual confirm details with the event organiser\, as events can be subject to last minute changes.”
URL:https://foodfairnessillawarra.org.au/event/in-depth-beekeeping-2/
LOCATION:Green Connect Farm\, 6 Anna Avenue\, Warrawong\, NSW\, 2502
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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