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Inside the Hive: Beekeeping 101

September 14, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Get the buzz on bees! This course is designed for beginners and will cover basic biology and anatomy of honey bees as well as apiculture essentials such as colony care, honey extraction, equipment, disease prevention, and more. Classes begin in the fall and run through the following summer so you have support with your hives through an entire season! The course includes 9 sessions in total: 6 Thursday evenings and 3 Saturday mornings in the apiary. Taught by Queens Farm beekeeper Walter Blohm, who has over 35 years of experience in apiculture.

Dates & Times (9 sessions total):
• Thurs, 7:30 pm-9:00 pm: Sep 14, Oct 12, Nov 9, Dec 14, Jan 11, Mar 8
• Sat, 10:00 am-12:00 pm: Apr 14, May 12, Jun 9

Course fee: $200.00 for Non-members; $185.00 for Members
Sign up today! Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inside-the-hive-beekeeping-101-tickets-30870526576

Details

Date:
September 14, 2017
Time:
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Venue

The Queens County Farm Museum
7350 Little Neck Pkwy
Glen Oaks, NY 11004-1129 United States
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