Family Programs

Have you been curious about becoming a beekeeper but don't know how to get started?  The Intro to the Beekeeping Journey workshop is perfect for anyone who wants to start down the path to becoming a beekeeper.  This workshop will help you become comfortable taking your first steps into the fascinating world of beekeeping.

By participating in this workshop we will help minimize the learning curve and lessen the amount of "learning from error",

Topics that will be covered include but are not limited to;

• Getting setup with equipment, hive stand & choosing an apiary location in a backyard, roof top, agricultural or forested area.
• Acquiring local bees via bait hives (swarm lures) and or purchasing treatment free overwintered (survivor stock)colonies in your area.
• Seasonal management changes and transitions throughout the spring, summer, fall, and winter.
• How to growing your colony into maturity over time.
• How to provide them with the four essentials for them to thrive; a clean home, clean food, clean air, &clean water

Who: Ages 10 - 99 (anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent)
When: March 7, 2026, 1pm-4pm
Where: Riverdale/Lanham MD at the Ancestral Knowledge Museum & Research Center
Registration Fee: $25-$75 (Sliding Scale-pay what you are comfortable paying)

MAPS Meet- May, 23-26 2025

The Mid-Atlantic Primitive Skills Gathering (MAPS Meet) is an ideal event to kick-start your summer. It provides an opportunity to take a break from the hustle and bustle of modern life, letting you reconnect with nature's healing powers. Regardless of your outdoor experience, our expert instructors are ready to impart their knowledge at various levels. The topics covered every year are diverse, ranging from Fire by Friction, Natural Fibers, Stone and Bone Tools, Brain Tanning Leather, Natural Basketry, Primitive Pottery, Foraging, to Bows and Arrows, and much more

MAPS Meet is a intimate event with limited availability, accommodating a cozy 100 participants ages 13 and over. We generally reach full capacity very quickly, so please register early to guarantee your participation!