Intro to Beekeeping | Become a Beekeeper 2-day Hands-On Workshop

4160 Old Burnt Store Rd,Cape Coral FL 33993

17 April, 2021

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Intro to Beekeeping | Become a Beekeeper Hands-On Series, includes Suiting Up and Going into the Hives (2-days) Due to COVID, only 8 people Intro to Beekeeping | Become a Beekeeper Hands-On Series, includes Suiting Up and Going into the Hives (2-days)***Due to COVID-19, this event is limited to 8-people***This is a unique and one of a kind opportunity to actually work the bees in actual bee hives as part of the Hands-on portion of the workshop. We will suit you up and take a close look at the bees. You will be learning how to use the tools, what you are looking for and have personal hands-on experience working in the hive. Learn from a UF Advanced Master Beekeeper [not included in the non-beekeeper ticket]  Class Lecture on Saturday, Apr 17th from 9am-5pm at GreenView Aquaponics Family Farm & Apiary, at 4160 Old Burnt Store Road, N, Cape Coral, FL 33993 Becoming a BeekeeperBasic ToolsHive EquipmentHow to Get StartedMaintaining Your HiveWorking BeesHive StructureColony Structure General ManagementSW Florida ForageProducts of the HiveHoney HarvestingPests & DiseasesHands-On Workshop on Sun, Apr 18th from 12pm-5/6pm at GreenView Aquaponics Family Farm & Apiary, at 4160 Old Burnt Store Road, N, Cape Coral, FL 33993 Bee PPE/Lighting Smoker - how to suit up and light the smoker the right way.Hive Inspections/Splits - over-the-shoulder with UF Advanced Master Beekeeper Into the Hive - hands-on experience with the bees. YOU will be working with the bees. To identify:Identification of eggs, open brood, and capped broodBrood patternsHoney and pollen storesPestsFinding the queenVarroa Sugar Role Test - hands-on testing for the bees nemesis, the varroa miteHive Building - build you own hive and frames onsite using our jigs, nails, staplesJigs - how to build a frame jig to make your hive building easierStudents receive a Basic Start Up Kit that includes: 10-frame Langstroth Hive w Deep Hive Body, 10 frames with Foundation, Migratory Top Board and Bottom Board,Beekeeper Veil,Gloves,Smoker, Hive ToolMembership included: Gulf Coast Beekeepers of Florida - 1 yrDoes not include BEEs or FDACS Beekeeper Registration. Waiver required for Hands-on Workshop portion.  Discounts for couples that only want one set of equipment. Additional equipment and protective gear available for purchase at 10% discount. REGISTRATION ends on Wednesday, Apr 14th at 11:30pm. We've been selling out weeks prior so REGISTER TODAY, so you don't miss out! 🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝 Already have everything listed in the Basic Start Up Kit?  Simply give us a jingle at 239-558-1130 and you may be able to sign up as an ADDITIONAL Family Member instead. 🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝  Limited seats available. Register early Due to COVID, this is event is limited to 8-people to stay within the CDC guidelines Class will be slightly different than past classes to accommodate new safety protocols, but the content and hands-on learning will all be the same within these new protocols. Your temperature will be taken when you arrive at class. We request that if you or someone living with you have symptoms or think you have COVID 19 that you do not attend and let us know immediately. Not sure what the symptoms are? Click here => https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/COVID19-symptoms-24x36-en.pdf