Join local beekeeper Lior Shliechkorn, as he gives you an introduction into the fascinating world of beekeeping and harvesting of honey.

After an overview of the various kinds of, and the importance of bees to our ecosystem, he will talk of how bees are kept, the components of a beehive, and the do’s and don'ts of taking care of bees and maintaining hives.

Various products originating from bees will be discussed,  including how honey is harvested and its many benefits.

Lior has been  keeping bees in Livingston, NJ for the past 3 years and currently maintains 5 hives in several sites. He is enrolled in the University of Florida Master Beekeeping course, completed level I, and is a member of the Essex County Beekeepers Association. As part of that program, he also mentors new beekeepers who are starting out.

He runs Laila Apiary LLC., which is registered in compliance with NJ Department of Agriculture.

This program is free and open to all; no registration is required.