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Friday, May 14, 2010
SAVOUR Muskoka Associate Membership
Looking for some feedback, what image do you like the best? working on a cover for our new Associate Membership.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
SAV 106 - Establishing a Beehive in your Garden/Farm
Albert Einstein once said: “If the bee disappears from the surface of the earth, man would have no more than four years to live. No more bees, no more pollination … no more men!” He wasn’t an entomologist, but entomologists around today agree that the sudden and mysterious disappearance of bees from their hives poses serious problems!
Instruction: Tom Morrisey and Tina-May Luker, Lavender Hills Farm
Location: Kilworthy, ON, Meeting Place - Muskoka Meats, Hwy 11 Kilworthy
Date: June 6, 2010
Contact : info@savourmuskoka.com (705) 706-1649
Workshop Introduction: This is a three hour introductory workshop about the fundamentals involved in starting a honey hive and the work involved in bee keeping. Many commonly asked questions about honeybees will be addressed. Plantings to attract pollinators and starting a Mason bee colony will also be covered.
Workshop Description: The workshop covers topics suitable for individuals considering establishing an apiary or those wanting to know more about honey and the bees that produce it. Themes that the workshop will touch on include, but not limited to:
• Why keep bees? Is it something I can manage?
• Components of a beehive, building supers, feeders & frames
• Stings, protective clothing and working around bees
• Buying Bees and finding a suitable location. Bear protection.
• Keeping a bee colony healthy
• Products of the hive: honey, propolis, pollen, wax and bees.
• Other pollination options – Mason bees, establishing a colony
• Learning More...local Muskoka club, courses, bee books
• Planting for bees and other pollinators in your garden or fields
Workshop Objectives: Upon the completion of the workshop and experiences provided in the workshop, the individual should expect to be able to:
• Identify standard beekeeping equipment.
• Outline the process of producing honey.
• Discuss considerations in establishing a beehive.
• Select several plants suitable for attracting bees and pollinators.
Workshop Agenda:
• 1.00 pm Arrival at Muskoka Meats, networking and orientation
• 1.15 pm Travel (Car Pool) to Kilworthy Bee Keeping property
• 1.20 pm Tour of live bees in an observation hive
• 2.00 pm The seasonal cycle of the bees and their keeper
• 2.45 pm Return to Muskoka Meats for a BBQ tasting, discussion and questions
• 3.15 pm Honey Tasting, Planting for bees, Products of the hive
• 4.00 pm Closing remarks
Workshop Cost: $30 per person, Max Eight People
Instruction: Tom Morrisey and Tina-May Luker, Lavender Hills Farm
Location: Kilworthy, ON, Meeting Place - Muskoka Meats, Hwy 11 Kilworthy
Date: June 6, 2010
Contact : info@savourmuskoka.com (705) 706-1649
Workshop Introduction: This is a three hour introductory workshop about the fundamentals involved in starting a honey hive and the work involved in bee keeping. Many commonly asked questions about honeybees will be addressed. Plantings to attract pollinators and starting a Mason bee colony will also be covered.
Workshop Description: The workshop covers topics suitable for individuals considering establishing an apiary or those wanting to know more about honey and the bees that produce it. Themes that the workshop will touch on include, but not limited to:
• Why keep bees? Is it something I can manage?
• Components of a beehive, building supers, feeders & frames
• Stings, protective clothing and working around bees
• Buying Bees and finding a suitable location. Bear protection.
• Keeping a bee colony healthy
• Products of the hive: honey, propolis, pollen, wax and bees.
• Other pollination options – Mason bees, establishing a colony
• Learning More...local Muskoka club, courses, bee books
• Planting for bees and other pollinators in your garden or fields
Workshop Objectives: Upon the completion of the workshop and experiences provided in the workshop, the individual should expect to be able to:
• Identify standard beekeeping equipment.
• Outline the process of producing honey.
• Discuss considerations in establishing a beehive.
• Select several plants suitable for attracting bees and pollinators.
Workshop Agenda:
• 1.00 pm Arrival at Muskoka Meats, networking and orientation
• 1.15 pm Travel (Car Pool) to Kilworthy Bee Keeping property
• 1.20 pm Tour of live bees in an observation hive
• 2.00 pm The seasonal cycle of the bees and their keeper
• 2.45 pm Return to Muskoka Meats for a BBQ tasting, discussion and questions
• 3.15 pm Honey Tasting, Planting for bees, Products of the hive
• 4.00 pm Closing remarks
Workshop Cost: $30 per person, Max Eight People
Monday, May 3, 2010
SAV 105 Introduction to Growing Shiitake Mushrooms
Interested in learning about growing mushrooms in your back yard? Take a Sunday afternoon and learn about growing Shiitake Mushrooms while networking with farmers and taking part in an afternoon tasting.
For more information and sign-up contact info@savourmsukoka.com
Instruction: Jack Moon, Moon Bay Shiitake & Arthur Robertson Windy Acres Farms
Location: Crossroads Restaurant, Rosseau
Date: May 16, 2010
Contact: info@savourmuskoka.com, (705) 646-7118
Workshop Introduction: SAV 105 is a four hour introductory workshop about growing shiitake mushrooms. The workshop helps prepare, hands on, individuals for growing shiitake mushrooms from oak logs, for personal sale or commercial marketing.
Workshop Description: The workshop covers topics suitable growing shiitake mushroom for personal use or sale to chefs / farmers markets. Themes that the workshop will touch on include, but not limited to:
• Obtaining logs
• Drilling of the logs
• Spawn inoculation and acquisition
• Log Maintenance
• Product and yield
• Mushroom Shelf life
• Seasonal Timeline
• Discussion of Markets (direct selling)
Workshop Objectives: Upon the completion of the workshop and experiences provided in the workshop, the individual should expect to be able to:
• Drill and store logs
• Grow mushrooms
• Run your own operation growing shiitake mushrooms
Workshop Agenda:
• 1.00pm Arrival, networking and orientation
• 1.30pm Workshop introduction and overview
• 1.45pm Log drilling and inoculation
• 2.30pm Overview of storing techniques and maintenance
• 3.00pm Tasting and lecture (shiitake snacks and food with chef Richard Lalonde)
• 3.30pm Discussion and Questions
• 4.00pm Closing remarks
Workshop Cost: $30 per person, limit 18 people per course (participants will leave with one mushroom log)
For more information and sign-up contact info@savourmsukoka.com
Instruction: Jack Moon, Moon Bay Shiitake & Arthur Robertson Windy Acres Farms
Location: Crossroads Restaurant, Rosseau
Date: May 16, 2010
Contact: info@savourmuskoka.com, (705) 646-7118
Workshop Introduction: SAV 105 is a four hour introductory workshop about growing shiitake mushrooms. The workshop helps prepare, hands on, individuals for growing shiitake mushrooms from oak logs, for personal sale or commercial marketing.
Workshop Description: The workshop covers topics suitable growing shiitake mushroom for personal use or sale to chefs / farmers markets. Themes that the workshop will touch on include, but not limited to:
• Obtaining logs
• Drilling of the logs
• Spawn inoculation and acquisition
• Log Maintenance
• Product and yield
• Mushroom Shelf life
• Seasonal Timeline
• Discussion of Markets (direct selling)
Workshop Objectives: Upon the completion of the workshop and experiences provided in the workshop, the individual should expect to be able to:
• Drill and store logs
• Grow mushrooms
• Run your own operation growing shiitake mushrooms
Workshop Agenda:
• 1.00pm Arrival, networking and orientation
• 1.30pm Workshop introduction and overview
• 1.45pm Log drilling and inoculation
• 2.30pm Overview of storing techniques and maintenance
• 3.00pm Tasting and lecture (shiitake snacks and food with chef Richard Lalonde)
• 3.30pm Discussion and Questions
• 4.00pm Closing remarks
Workshop Cost: $30 per person, limit 18 people per course (participants will leave with one mushroom log)
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