Bees 101

1720 Brierley Way,Sparks NV 89434

06 February, 2021

Description

This is a one day class covering honeybees in Northern Nevada and surrounding areas and how to care for a hive. What will be covered: * Definitions and Bee Jargon. * Bee biology and what's inside a colony. * The Langstroth Hive. * Placing the bee hive – location. * First year management - a brief rundown. * What can go wrong as well as pest and disease management. * Equipment needed * Cost of equipment and tools * Acquiring bees- bee-packages and Nucs * Getting your bees into the hive. * Resources – NNBA club and others, internet etc. * Honey extraction and bottling Books are available for purchase at the event- $25.00 each This will be a Zoom/hybrid class- 20 seats available at site and will be Covid compliant- masks, social distancing, sanitizer, etc. If further restrictions are enacted before the class starts, refunds will be available to those unable to attend via Zoom. There will also be a 30 minute lunch time- no food to be provided *Limited Seating, Paying Patrons Only. Please arrive 20 minutes early for check-in. Class will start on-time* Presented in co-operation with Stefan Braun, Michael Hamerski and Rail City Garden Center