Please note: 3 or even 6 hours of beekeeping education will not turn you into a fully educated beekeeper. Introduction classes are an introduction, please plan to continue to expand your knowledge beyond these classes.

All Students Must Wear Protective Bee Clothing, when in a bee yard. Do not wear black or skin tight clothing. Do not wear perfume. Failure to do these things, will likely cause you to be stung.

Class 101: Introduction to Beekeeping

We will go through equipment, breeds, basic biology, worker life cycle, hive locations and diseases. Then we will examine a nucleus hive and hive a 3lb package of bees. Similar to 100, but a different format.

Student Level: New Beekeepers, less than 1 year experience.

Alstede Registration: Call to register - 908-879-7189

This class is not scheduled. Feel free to call and ask they start the program again. 

Classes will be two parts: a group instruction and discussion then direct work with bees or a hive.  Classes may be rescheduled due to bad weather. We will be working with hives at the educational facility. This is not just a lecture and hive opening like many bee classes.

Protective veils are provided by request. Full jackets and gloves may be purchased. Wear light colors and weather appropriate clothing.

Topics:

• Swarm Management & Collection
• Understanding Queen Behavior
• Recognizing Problems and Solving / Treating Them
• Comb Honey Methods & Tools
• Pollen Collection & Tools
• Harvesting Honey

Student Level: Novice, At least 1 year of beekeeping suggested

Somerville Registration: email or call 908-704-6985, then send in your registration form.