2022 Beginning Beekeeping Class

1436 S 1st St (hwy 93),Hamilton MT 59840

22 January, 2022

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If you've been thinking about becoming a beekeeper, join the Beekeepers of the Bitterroot for our annual Beeginning Beekeeping Class. "BEEGINNER" BEEKEEPING CLASSSATURDAY, JANUARY 22, 2022Are you fascinated by the honey bee and its role in our environment? Have you considered providing a safe, stable home for these amazing creatures so they might pollinate plants in your neighborhood? If you’re lucky and your bees survive and thrive and produce more than enough honey to live the long winter, would you like to harvest some of the excess honey to share with family and friends? If you honestly answered “Yes” to any of those questions, please join us for an overview of the fascinating and complex world of bees and beekeeping. Topics include: the biology of the honey bee, ordering bees, recognizing and treating bee diseases, feeding bees, purchasing the required equipment, and performing hive inspections. The course includes morning lectures and an afternoon of mini-sessions, hands-on activities. Cost: $15(+ Eventbrite fees) includes boxed lunch.Sign Up: Space is limited to the first 50 people to register. Reservations are REQUIRED. Register by Thursday Jan. 20th.BE SURE TO SELECT YOU DESIRED SANDWICH ON CHECKOUT Questions? Call Richard at 406-381-3231 Jan 22, 2022 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Please arrive 15 min early Beekeepers Of The Bitterroot Organizer of Beeginning Beekeeping Class Beekeepers of the Bitterroot formed a few years ago when founding members determined the need to share knowledge among local beekeepers, "newbees" and "wannabees". Our club has a wide variety of members, from people who don't yet have bees to those who have been keeping bees for 30+ years. We sure hope you'll join us!