Free workshops on raising chickens and beekeeping in the city--two other reasons (besides the plant Sale and Garden Expo that starts at 9am) to visit the Louisville Nature Center [4]on Saturday!
Is it legal to raise chickens and keep bees within Louisville limits? You bet. Urban farming is on the rise--just take a stroll through Germantown to note coops and bee boxes posted up in folks' backyards. In my neck of Louisville a belligerent rooster can be heard at all hours of the day. Personally, I'm tackling a chicken coop this weekend, but these workshops aren't to be missed for a healthy start on your own urban homestead.
"Backyard Chicken Basics" will be hosted at the Louisville Nature Center. Learn how to raise a backyard flock. Safety, housing and local ordinances will be discussed. Class is for ages 13 and up. It begins at 10am and ends at 10:30am.
"Urban Beekeeping" will also be hosted at the Louisville Nature Center the same day. Class will cover how to jump-start a backyard beehive and what equipment is needed to do so. Information on finding local mentors and local beekeeper groups will be provided. It begins at 11am and ends at 11:30am.
For further information on either class call (502) 458-1328 between 9am and 4pm Monday through Saturday.
Again, both classes are free!
Photo: Courtesy of Rachel Tayse [5]
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