Hawaiian Sanctuary is proud to present: Plant Aloha, a FREE educational series of sustainable farming classes. Every Thursday morning, from 9:00am until 12:30pm, with special Saturday monthly offerings, led by local and visiting experts. Visit our website for more information:

http://hawaiiansanctuary.com/plantaloha

Thursday, November 9th 2017 – 9:00am-12:30pm

Beekeeping in Hawai’i: What makes our bees unique and how we can get started caring for them ourselves, with Ron Hanson.

Learn about the origin, the challenges and the ongoing growth of honeybees on the Big Island. Discover how you can make a difference, what you need to get started in beekeeping, what different types of hives are available, or what to grow to assist them along.

Bio: Ron Hanson is an intermittent lifelong passionate beekeeper, starting in Michigan and learning along the way in North Carolina, Turkey and Grenada. He has kept bees locally since 2003 and currently owns/operates a designated Certified Naturally Grown apiary. The Honey Bee Company sells both retail (‘Just Honey’) and wholesale honey statewide and to the Mainland. He is a teacher, consultant and has enabled fledgling beekeepers for many years.

Location:

Hawaiian Sanctuary – Laka Lounge

13-3194 Pahoa Kalapana Rd (Highway 130). Pahoa, HI 96778

Hawaii Island (Big Island)

Only about 1 Mile South of Pahoa Town.

Turn into the driveway at Mile Marker 12!

Each class starts promptly with a lecture and Q&A before hands-on farm learning ~ Come prepared with notepad and writing utensil, closed toed shoes, sun hat, and gloves.

Plant Aloha is supported, in part, by the County of Hawaii, Research & Development. We are still looking for support to complete and enhance this amazing project. Please give what you can:

http://hawaiiansanctuary.com/donate

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