Meet the Bees: The Beekeeper’s Toolkit
Unleash the beekeeper in you!
Step into the role of a beekeeper and explore the tools, knowledge, and seasonal rhythms that go into maintaining a healthy hive. Participants will get hands-on with real beekeeping equipment and unused frames, while the observation hive offers a live window into bees tending brood, feeding larvae, and maintaining comb. The session also covers how hive maintenance shifts throughout the year, giving participants a deeper appreciation for the ongoing care colonies require.
At the Build-A-Frame Station, participants will assemble their own honeycomb frame using pre-cut wooden parts, learning about bee spacing and foundation wax in the process.
This class is free and open to ages 8+. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Registration is required.
About the Facilitator
This class will be led by Moe the Beekeper of Diaspora Honey. Diaspora Honey is a Black-owned, veteran-led urban beekeeping and sustainability studio based in Temple Hills, MD. They manage healthy honey bee colonies around the D.C. metro area, bottle raw hyper-local honey, and turn every hive into a curiosity‑lab that connects communities to pollinators, food systems, and land stewardship. Learn more and follow » https://www.instagram.com/diasporahoney/
Safety Notice
The team at Diaspora Honey are experts at managing bees. There will be live bees during the workshop, and they will be visible through a protective structure where only Diaspora Honey staff will enter. If you are allergic to bees, we advise you sign up with caution and bring any/all medical supplies you may need to ensure your safety.
