This 5-hour class is designed to introduce you into beekeeping and briefly cover the following sections.
Beekeeping Regulations
Hive Equipment and Assembly
Location
Feeding
Ordering your bees
The difference between Packages and Nucs
Diseases and Pests
Pest Management
Bee Yearly Calendar
Harvesting and Extracting honey
Handouts will be given out
Classes operate from 10am-3pm. For a more in-depth session on any subject, please see our other single subject classes.
Mini Intro to Beekeeping
Bee Suit
Veil
Protective Suits
Smoker
Hive Tool
Note taking tools
If you do not have any the Beehive Barn will let you borrow veils and jackets they have. Please make sure to wear full length pants and appropriate footwear. Individuals wearing open toed shoes, sandles, or flip flops will not be allowed to attend class, and will be required to reschedule.