Bee Curious - Introductory Course for Beekeepers

1001 Beulah Avenue,Pueblo CO 81004

19 February, 2022

Description

A comprehensive course educating new and current beekeepers in best practices for sustainable beekeeping. This introductory course prepares new beekeepers, as well as experienced beekeepers, to start up and manage bee colonies in a manner that ensures health and sustainability. Topics include bee biology, locating hives, equipment needs, purchasing and putting your bees in the hive, inspections, how to manage the colony through all four seasons, diseases and treatments, harvesting and selling your honey, protecting the bees from pesticides and planting a garden for your bees and other pollinators. On Saturday, 2/19, the class will run from 8:45 am to 4:30 pm. Registration / sign-in will begin at 8:00 am and course instructors will stay and be available for questions until 5:15 pm at the end of the day. On Sunday, 2/20, the class will begin at 9:00 am and go to 2:15 pm. Course instructors will stay and be available for questions until 3:00 pm. The topics covered in this 2 day event will be: Bee BiologyLocation ConsiderationsEquipmentPlanting for PollinatorsPesticide Uses and Your BeesSeasonal BeekeepingObtaining and Installing Your BeesIntegrated Pest Management, Varroa Mites & Viral DiseasesHive Inspections and Note TakingBacterial DiseasesFungal DiseasesHoney, Making & SellingCost of class includes lunch and snacks on Saturday. Snacks only on Sunday. Class will be available in person and Zoom.