Foundations of Biodynamic Beekeeping: Online Course, November 2026–March 2027
Spikenard Farm Honeybee Sanctuary offers The Foundations of Biodynamic Beekeeping, an eight-session online course from November 4, 2026, through March 17, 2027. The course brings a biodynamic understanding of the honeybee together with practical ways to support hive health and tend the surrounding landscape.
The series is open to beginning and experienced beekeepers. Topics include the hive as an organism, hive materials and warmth, natural wax comb, queens, swarming, forage, nutrition, and healing practices.
Sessions
- November 4, 2026: Who are the Honeybees? And Who is the Beekeeper?
- November 18, 2026: The Hive as an Organism
- December 2, 2026: Roundness, Warmth, and Scent
- December 16, 2026: Working with Natural Wax Comb
- January 20, 2027: Working with Natural Queens
- February 10, 2027: Celebrating Swarming
- March 3, 2027: Forage, Pollen, Nectar, Honey & Sugar
- March 17, 2027: Healing and Treatments
Joining the course
Sessions take place live on Zoom and will be recorded for those unable to attend live. All eight sessions run from noon to 2 p.m. in local New York time (America/New_York). The March 17, 2027, session follows Eastern daylight time; the earlier sessions follow Eastern standard time.
The listed course price is $120. Register and pay through Spikenard Farm.
Questions: info@spikenardfarm.org or 540-745-2153.
