Bee Tree Folk School

“Can-Do Kids” Classes every Friday 1 p.m.-3 p.m.These classes will cover cooking and baking, hands-on crafts, bird watching and identification, native and domestic animal lore, creating secret codes, map-reading, clay and play dough sculpting, chocolate fun and facts, rocks and fossils and much more to keep your child interested and involved in the world around […]

This class will give you the information you need to begin baking your own economical, delicious, versatile, nutritious yeast breads that are easy and quick to create. We will create a multiple-use dough that requires little work and time to produce. You will learn proper kneading and loaf-forming techniques, as well as resting the dough […]

- Instructor Tony ButhmanThis class will focus on uses of cordage and wire rope. You will learn hitches, knots and storage. The second part of this class will focus on usage, care, and importance of edged tools.Thursday February 22, 2024- 6-9 P.M Bee Tree Folk School “Bee Hive” 8 E. Idaho St.

This introductory 2-hour class covers the science behind home-canning safety. If you are new to home-canning and want to make the correct choices in methods, this class will help you gain confidence and overcome fear associated with being a “newbie” at preserving nature’s bounty. We will cover safety, necessary equipment, reliable sources of information, and […]

This introductory 2-hour class covers the science behind home-canning safety. If you are new to home-canning and want to make the correct choices in methods, this class will help you gain confidence and overcome fear associated with being a “newbie” at preserving nature’s bounty. We will cover safety, necessary equipment, reliable sources of information, and […]

Understanding the various ways stress affects the body and mind, and techniques for dealing with all stressors in our lives with a focus on emergency situations. Instructor: Crystal Linn Understanding the various ways stress affects the body and mind, and techniques for dealing with all stressors in our lives with a focus on emergency situations. […]

Food Storage on a Budget- Instructor Sandy Cooper Want to feel a bit more prepared for whatever the future may hold? Are you concerned with the inflation we are experiencing at the grocers and elsewhere? It is possible to create an economical and nutritious store of food without breaking the bank. We will help you […]

Developing the Best Diet Plan for Longevity and Brain Health / Stress Free Weight Reduction. Instructor: Crystal Linn Topics included are an overview of the various food plans and how to choose the right one, stress-free methods for lowering and maintaining one’s weight, and preparing healthy meals in emergency situations. Handouts will include sample recipes […]

- Instructor Tony ButhmanThis course focuses on the skill sets for fire ignition and the procurement of materials to assure success even in the worst of conditions. It will also stress the importance of the many uses of fire when emergencies arise.Thursday March 21, 2024 6-9 P.M. Bee Tree Folk School “The Bee Hive” 8 […]

Water Bath Canning 101- Instructor Sandy CooperThis class will teach you how to preserve your high acid foods like jams, jellies, fruits, fermented foods, and pickles safely using the water bath canning method. This class will help give you the confidence and information you need to begin safely canning using this method.Saturday, March 23, 2024 […]

How Exercise Affects Our Bodies and Our Minds / Customizing the Correct Exercise Routine for Individual Needs. Instructor: Crystal Linn This class will cover the various ways in which exercise affects both the brain and the body. And, because no one exercise program is right for everyone we will discuss how to customize the correct […]

Pressure Canning 101- Instructor Sandy CooperThis class will help you overcome any fear you may have of using pressure canners to preserve foods. Some have heard the tales of old-style canners exploding, botulism poisoning, and other “horror stories” related to improper canning done using old-style equipment and incorrect methods and procedures. Low-acid foods like vegetables […]

The role of Sleep in Developing a Healthier Mind and Body. Instructor: Crystal Linn Topics covered include the body’s activities during sleep, the best sleep environments for home and in emergency situations, and tips for going to sleep easier. Circadian rhythms and sleep traumas will also be discusses When people discuss emergency preparedness one topic […]

How Do We Cook When the Grid Goes Down? Instructor Tony ButhmanThis will be an outdoor course. There will be a display of many modern and primitive cooking methods with hands-on comparisons of which are most efficient as well as safe usage.April 20, 2024 9 A.M.- 11 A.M. We will gather in the alley behind […]

How to Keep Your Brain Active and Reduce the Risk of Dementia. Instructor: Crystal Linn This class will discuss brain functions, dementias, as well as the best foods and brain exercises s to keep the brain healthier at home and in emergency situations. When people discuss emergency preparedness one topic which is overlooked, far too […]