Wildlife & Nature Beekeeping at Olly's Farm

Duration:

3 Hours

What's included:

• Food - There will be a honey tasting experience showcasing all the different types of honey that I produce here and around Dublin and Wicklow at different times of the year
• Drinks - Tea, coffee and some light treats on arrival to break the ice with an introduction
• Equipment - All safety equipment for use when working with the bees will be provided, eg. bee-suit, gloves, etc. I suggest that each guest brings a pair of rubber boots or hiking boots as we will be walking through grass and it also aids with the protection from potential stings.

What you'll do:

The day will start off arriving at the farm, there will be an introduction and tea/coffee to break the ice and everyone can introduce themselves. First part of the morning will be more like a classroom experience in my new honey house, I will discuss all aspect of beekeeping from equipment through to how beekeepers interact with the bees right through to how honey is made. There will be hands on experience looking and using equipment and of course tasting all the different types of honey I produce. Basically the first part of the day will be all the theory and q&s session. Half way through we will break for another tea/coffee and have an informal discussion where guests can ask questions and everyone on the group can interact. After tea/coffee we will all get into bee-suits and go visit the bees here on my farm and everyone will get a chance to work with the bees as far as they are comfortable with.

Useful Information

• beesuits will be supplied here at the farm, due to Covid they will be washed and sanitised after each use, disposable rubber gloves will be supplied for wearing under the leather gloves.

• it is recommended that each person bring a pair of wellies.