This classroom or optional (virtual) based course offers an introduction to honey bee biology and beekeeping basics. The course covers honey bee castes, races, pests & diseases, beekeeping equipment, and seasonal management necessary for a successful year.

Who is this for?

• People interested in getting started in beekeeping

• People with some experience who want to learn more about the science of beekeeping

• People interested in the importance of pollinators

What will you learn?

• The story of honeybees

• How to implement the best practices of experienced beekeepers

• Bee biology and behavior

• The typical beekeeping clothing and equipment

• Managing a hive throughout the year

• Identifying and treating common bee pests and diseases

• Various bee products you and your bees can make

• Pollination and the role bees play in it

What you will get:

• Text materials will be provided. 

• We provide a package of reference materials on critical topics. 

• A brief exam of material covered.

• In addition to the classroom teaching, we are including an installation demonstration, at no additional cost in May 2020 that will show you how to install bees into a hive and inspect an already established colony. Virtual class participants will receive a link to installation videos which will properly prepare them for installation and inspections. The location of the planned demonstration will be held at the Bees Galore Apiary in Maple City, MI., and will be scheduled in the spring as conditions permit. For more information, email jeff@beesgalore.com. Space is limited, so register today!

Date: January 23, 2021  9:00am-4:00pm

Virtual Based Offering: Do this course anytime, in the comfort of your own home or office. The virtual based offering is all-inclusive of the same material covered in the live class and is 6-hours and 30 minutes

Location: Leelanau Community Cultural Center at the Old Art Building

111 S. Main Street, PO Box 883
Leland, Michigan 49654

Instructor: Jeffrey Allan Shaw, jeff@beesgalore.com 

Cost:

• Individual: $95.00 (early registration discount $85.00 until 12/24/20)

• Friend/Family Deal: $175.00 (include a family member or partner for a discounted price; early registration discount $155.00 until 12/24/20)

Payment: To reserve your place in the class, please register below. A confirmation letter and directions will be mailed to you once your registration and payment are received.

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