Description

Starting in Beekeeping (includes all 2022 workshops)

The first workshop is an on-line Zoom meeting on March 27, 2022, 5:30-7:00 PM.

This set of classes is designed for new beekeepers. The focus is on the basic tasks used in managing a first, and second year, honeybee colony.

This session reviews what you will need to get started, and introduces you to the behaviors and biology of the honey bee essential for successful apiary management.

• Equipment & tools used in beekeeping.
• Picking a location – requirements & apiary laws.
• Ordering bees – origin of honeybees, package bees, and Nuc colonies.
• Distribute textbooks, DVD, bee, and equipment ordering information.

The complete 2022 series of workshops including all Beginning classes and workshops.  See the main menu under “2022 Bee Workshops and Classes” for complete descriptions of each event.

Cost is $250