Beekeeping 101 Novice Level (2 Day Course)

511 New Brunswick Avenue,Woodbridge Township NJ 08863

16 June, 2023

Description

**Please Note that this is a 2 day Class**Friday June 16th from 9am to 4pmSaturday June 17th from 9am to 4pmThe seminar total is $275.00A $25.00 deposit is required to reserve your spot.$250.00 will be paid the day of the seminar.Beekeeping 101.5 - Novice Level (2 Day Course)This 2 Day class is for novice beekeepers that have up to two years’ experience. It will be best to have taken at least one beginner beekeeping class. This class is designed to provide hands-on knowledge to help the novice become successful. We will systematically work through keeping a hive with an open discussion on the topics and not just lecturing.Bring your comfortable chair, veil, smoker, smoker fuel, and hive tool. We will be inside and outside depending on weather and topic. Dress appropriately.Topics:Bee Biology:Understanding the Dynamics of the hiveBasic Equipment:The reality of what you need and how to use itLocations:Water SourcesBeing a good neighborBee Plants:May include walking and identifying plantsHoney FlowsBuild UpMy hive is Queenless-what do I do now?Timeliness:How Long before re-queeningHow long till my colony re-queens itselfInteresting Honeybee behaviorsWhat is Healthy Brood?DiseasesQuality broodNucs and PackagesDifferences in managementNeed for a nuc throughout the yearSeasonal ManagementOver Wintered hiveLife cyclesDynamics of the hiveHoney ExtractingBasic needsPlanning for your equipmentParticipants are responsible for their own food and drink!!The Fords location has many eating options within walking distance.