Learn to Keep Bees - Beginning Beekeeping Class

200 Commercial dr, Columbus WI

04 February, 2023

Description

Ever thought about keeping bees? Like the idea of learning as you go throughout the season? Then this series of classes is right for you! We have divided up the content and set the schedule to provide beginning beekeepers the right information at the right time. Honeybees are livestock and to properly care for them there are many things a beekeeper needs to know. Our 24-26 hours of instruction spread over the season and hopefully coupled with the live hive demos which allows us to go into more depth than a typical one- or two-day overview class. Participant will receive an electronic version of the course manuals. In Person Class: Dates and Content • Part 1 – February 4, 2023, approximately 6 hours. Covers elementary bee biology, an overview of the beekeeper’s year, choosing an apiary location, types of hive equipment, races of honeybees, buying bees and more. • Part 2 – April 1, 2023, approximately 6 hours. Covers package and nuc installation, early season care, how to inspect honeybee colonies and what to look for. • Live at the Hive 1 – To Be Determined in May, approximately 2 hours – This is very weather dependent. Hands on spring inspection of an active honeybee colony. • Part 3 – June 3, 2023, approximately 6 hours. Learn about mid-season care, pest and disease management, honey production and more. • Live at the Hive 2 – To Be Determined in July, approximately 2 hours – This is very weather dependent. Hands on mid-season inspection of an active honeybee colony • Part 4 – August 5, 2023, approximately 6 hours. Learn about fall and early winter care, methods for improving overwintering success, winter inspections and what to look for. • Live at the Hive 3 – To Be Determined in September, approximately 2 hours – This is very weather dependent. Hands on late season inspection of an active honeybee colony. Time: 9 am – 4:30 pm Cost: $185.00 for all 4 parts of the class and the Live at the Hive sessions. There are no refunds. Get a 15% Coupon for purchases on equipment and supply. Class Location: Capital Bee Supply, 200 Commercial Drive, Columbus WI To Register: Online at www.capitalbeesupply.com or by phone