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

4160 Old Burnt Store Rd,Cape Coral FL 33993

13 November, 2021

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Intro to Beekeeping | Become a Beekeeper Hands-On Series, includes Suiting Up and Going into the Hives (2-days) Intro to Beekeeping | Become a Beekeeper Hands-On Series, includes Suiting Up and Going into the Hives (2-days)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, Nov 13th 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, Nov 14th from 11am-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, Nov 12th at 11:30pm. 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 Join Us to Learn the ABC's of our Farm and the How-To's of Homesteading: A=Aquaponics B=Beekeeping C=Chickens D=Discovery At GreenView Aquaponics, we see food differently and that's why we promise to proudly produce only clean, high quality food that is  GMO-free and pesticide-free using sustainable, regenerative and organic practices. Come taste and feel the difference clean, unadulterated food can make.