Bee 201L: Hitting the Hives (In-person portion)

250 County Home Road,Sanford FL 32773

14 August, 2021

Description

This is the follow up hands on portion to the Beekeeping 201 class. *Before registering for this in person portion, please go through the Beekeeping 201 class prior to taking this class.*In this class you will get to see many of the things mentioned in the 201 class and more. You will: Learn how to light a smoker; choose the proper PPE for youGo through a routine hive inspectionDo a varroa shake and moreYou will need to sign a waiver at the start of the class. We will have jackets and veils available to those without, but if you have your own PPE we encourage you to bring it. We will be following CDC guidelines, so masks and social distancing will be observed. *Every attendee must purchase a ticket since we are limited on the number of people we can have attend. Plus participants who fill out the post-test survey will receive some beekeeper tools and gear. Presented by JK Yarborough, Orange County Extension Agent. Cancellation policy: Classes are subject to cancellation if a minimum number of attendees are not booked. If class is cancelled you will receive a notification confirmation to the e-mail that is provided during the registration process. For persons with disabilities requiring special accommodations, please contact us at 407-254-9200 at least 10 business days prior to the program so that proper consideration may be given to the request. An Equal Opportunity Institution. UF/IFAS Extension Orange County provides practical education you can trust, to help people, businesses and communities solve problems, develop skills and build a better future. For regular updates on the latest news and happenings at UF/IFAS Extension Orange County, sign up to receive our E-Newsletter. An Equal Opportunity Institution.