Beekeeping, Farmer-to-Farmer Skillshare/ Apicultura

Bees are essential beings for life. Through their daily hard work, they co-create the landscapes we see: the trees and flowers, the water we drink, the animals we hear, and the forests we feel. They are also ethical models of life, caring for the Earth and collective well-being. Learning about Indigenous bees and Apis bees—their diverse colors, forms, habits, strengths, challenges, and relationships with one another—can teach us much about human societies and how to navigate the challenges of today’s world.

The social Indigenous bees of the Americas, most of which are found in Latin America, were and continue to be revered by pre-Hispanic and contemporary peoples. They carry millions of years of co-evolution with tropical ecosystems and hold profound cultural ties in the memories of communities. They offer a pathway to reconnect with memory, recover roots, and renew hope. These bees also possess unique characteristics and behaviors within the beautiful world of bees.

This farmer-to-farmer skillshare invites you to learn more about the bees of all Abya Yala (an Indigenous Guna term referring to the entirety of the Americas), to imagine the world through the eyes of bees, to feel their presence, and to explore their wisdom in a quest for individual and collective healing. It seeks to plant seeds of curiosity and imagination.

During this workshop, we will learn about the different bees of the Americas, explore various types of honey, discuss hive products, and learn how to harvest honey. This farmer-to-farmer skillshare will be facilitated by the talented Nicaraguan beekeeper and community organizer of the Latin American Network of Melipona Beekeepers, Yorlis Luna. 

This event will be hosted in Spanish and English and will take place rain or shine, as we have an indoor space to host on the farm. Please register below to confirm your spot.