Spring Bee College 2022 (March 11 & 12, 2022)

1881 Natural Area Drive,Gainesville FL 32611

11 March, 2022

Description

Spring Bee College 2022 (March 11 & 12, 2022) Join the UF/IFAS Honey Bee Lab at the 2022 University of Florida Spring Bee College for one or two days of all things honey bees. Those new to beekeeping can follow the beginner track, while more experienced beekeepers can participate in hands-on training in the apiary, classes on honey bee research, and other advanced topics in beekeeping. Those interested in Honey Judge Training, please scroll down to the bottom of this page. Discounted RatesEarly Bird Discounted tickets are available now through January 10, 2022. Additionally, a discount (10% off) is available for 1- & 2-day tickets to active duty military members, Retired Veterans, Florida State Beekeepers Association members, active members of the UF/IFAS Master Beekeeper, Master Gardener, Master Naturalist Programs, 4-H Members, UF/IFAS county extension faculty, and anyone under 18 years of age. Contact [email protected] for the promo code to use at checkout. Late registrations begin February 22, 2022, and will incur additional fees. Late registrations cannot be discounted. Bee Clubs/Associations can purchase a 2-day ticket at a discounted rate ($160) to raffle off to your club's members. Only one discounted ticket is allowed per club. Follow the steps below: As a club, purchase the $160 bee club ticket. When completing this registration, enter your bee club’s name, not the purchaser’s name.Hold your raffle and e-mail the honey bee lab [email protected] with the winner's name and e-mail address.The winner will receive instructions on how to register for their free ticket.VendorsBee-related vendors may be onsite at Bee College throughout the event. If you are interested in becoming a Bee College vendor, please contact us at [email protected]! LodgingThere are multiple options for hotels near the UF/IFAS Honey Bee Lab, including many near the intersection of I-75 and Archer Road, which is less than 10 minutes from the lab. We also recommend that you look at hotels in Ocala, Alachua, and High Springs. SchedulePast Bee College Schedules Bee College Honey ShowAll Bee College participants are encouraged to participate in the 2022 Bee College Honey Show. Entry is free! This is an opportunity to have your honey, candles, mead, bee-themed art, and more critiqued by certified judges. This is a great way to learn how to improve the hive products that you produce! To view our video on preparing entries visit: https://youtu.be/R4bjEt4mrzI Honey Judge TrainingUF/IFAS Honey Judge Training is INCLUDED in the bee college registration fee. Any/all bee college participants are welcome to attend. This training will be lead by Florida's own UF/IFAS Senior Honey Judge, Jennifer Holmes. This event can serve as your first entrance into the UF/IFAS Honey Judge Program or as a continuation of your training in the program. All new or current Candidates and Judges are strongly encouraged to attend this training, and enter the Honey Show. If you are new to the program, you are in for a treat! You will learn the skill and technique required to prepare your entries for a Honey Show, as well as how they are judged. You can use this information and training as a focus in the UF/IFAS Master Beekeeper Program, and winning awards for your honey and other products from the hive are a source of pride and accomplishment that will increase the recognition and value among friends, peers, colleagues, and customers.  Anyone is welcome to participate in both the Introductory and Advanced Honey Judge training. Advanced training will focus on Wax, Mead, and Creamed and Comb Honey entries. Bring questions about the show classes you need to work on most.  Bring your portfolio if you would like to go over anything as you are participating in shows, as staff, or an entrant, and acquiring points to test to become a Certified or Advanced Judge.  Don't forget to enter your honey, hive products, and art into the Bee College Honey Show! *For information about Honey Judge Training, please contact Ms. Glinda Burnett at [email protected] SocialThe social will be held on Friday, March 11, 2022. To sign up for the social, you must register for Bee College. E-mail [email protected] for more information on how to sign up. RefundsRefund requests will be honored in full if submitted prior to January 31, 2022. No refunds will be granted on or after February 18, 2022.Participants cancelling/withdrawing within 40 days prior to the start of the program are liable for fees in accordance with the following schedule (We count the day UF HBREL receives the written e-mail notification as the date of cancellation/withdrawal): 31-40 days prior to the program's start date: 50% of program fee 21-30 days prior to the program's start date: 75% of program fee 0-20 days prior to the program's start date: 100% of program fee The University of Florida Honey Bee Research and Extension Laboratory (UF HBREL) will not refund airfare or other costs (including lodging reservations) incurred as a result of cancellations/withdrawals. Participants should keep this in mind if purchasing non-refundable tickets and should consider purchasing cancellation insurance to reduce risk. The University of Florida Honey Bee Research and Extension Laboratory reserves the right to cancel a program. Under such circumstances, program fees are refunded based on aforementioned refund policy. UF HBREL reserves the right to make changes, modifications or substitutions to any of our programs. Misc.Registration will be 8am on both days. Doors to the building will not be open prior to 8am.Bee veils and other protective equipment will be provided for all in-hive courses, however, you are encouraged to bring personal veils, suits, etc. Light refreshments will be available for attendees at registration, as well as drink refreshments throughout both days.A box lunch will be provided to all participants.Parking information and content available for the workshop will be e-mailed to participants closer to the workshop days.E-mail [email protected] for any comments/questions.