Beekeeping Class 101

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This introductory course is for the person who is thinking about getting started in keeping honey bees as a backyard hobby. It offers the opportunity to learn and decide if beekeeping is something that works for you and provides basic information on how to maintain a colony successfully the first year. This is a basic and introductory course only, those who already have hives are welcome to attend, however we will not be covering advanced hive care or techniques.

Beginning Beekeeper certification requirements:

- There are no requirements!

Get ready to be amazed by bees & how the hive works!

In this class you'll learn all about:

- THE HIVE

- THE WORKER BEE

- THE QUEEN BEE

- A DRONE'S LIFE

- EQUIPMENT FOR A LANGSTROTH HIVE

- FINDING THE PERFECT LOCATION

- WHAT TO EXPECT

- IDENTIFY WHAT'S INSIDE A BEEHIVE

- MEDICATION

- BUY & INSTALL BEES

- INSPECT A HIVE

- CARE FOR BEES THROUGH THE SEASONS

- RESOURCES

This ticket includes one entry into the class as well as a Backyard Beekeeping, book and entry into our giveaway at the end of class, See you there!

Classes will take place at the Wooden Creek Meeting Room in the Battle Ground Community Center, (912 E main St. Battle Ground, WA 98604) 

Classes will be 10 am to 2 pm. 

Single classes are $65, couple classes are $75.

If you have questions please call (503)737-4582

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