ALL LEARNERS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE THEIR OWN PROTECTIVE CLOTHING FOR THE "IN HIVE" INSPECTION/PORTION OF THE COURSE!!! IF YOU CAN NOT PROVIDE YOUR OWN PROTECTIVE CLOTHING IT CAN BE PURCHASED FROM OUR STORE THE DAY OF THE COURSE.
The class will begin at 11:00am with a power point presentation. We will stop for a short break and then begin our in hive inspections. The course has no set finish time, once we are finished our hive inspections you are more than welcome to stick around and ask questions.
The introduction to beekeeping course will cover the following:
-Bee anatomy and bee identification
-Equipment and hive setup
-Proper handling of bees and inspections
-What to look for during inspections
-How to introduce a nucleus colony
-Protective clothing overview
YOU MUST BE 18 YEARS OR OLDER TO ATTEND THE COURSE.
CHILDREN 12-17 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT. ONE ADULT FOR EVERY CHILD ATTENDING.
CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS ARE SUBJECT TO A $50 CANCELLATION FEE!
