Adventure in beekeeping Class schedule. For April and May, 2011. First Class April 16th Video previews- Birth, death, sex and violence. Another day in the life of the honeybee. Hive management strategy for honey comb production. Lecture- Go through handout given in class Lunch- Eat lunch if you brought it, or go get some. Meet up at the apiary when finished. Hive management/handling demonstration.- Don protective equipment Lite smokers Observe hive beehavior from afar. Observe handling technique for the bees Hands on identification of the biology of the hive- Choose a hive to observe Enter hive and demonstrate proper handling of the bees Identify parts of the hive. April 23th Construction of hive components- Frames, lid, inner cover, bottom boards, supers. Familiarize yourself with the components Question and answer- Do what beekeepers do and discuss beekeeping All finished, class is dismissed unless there are those that would like to have some more time working bees. Order your Bees and other stuff. Lunch- Eat lunch if you brought it, or go get some. Meet up at the apiary when finished. Hive management/handling demonstration.- Don protective equipment Lite smokers Observe hive beehavior from afar. Observe handling technique for the bees Hands on identification of the biology of the hive- Choose a have to observe Enter hive and demonstrate proper handling of the bees Identify parts of the hive. Repeated on the April 30th including May 7th, and May 14th including the 21st. Might consider another class in June if the demand is high enough. Please call or stop in to reserve a spot for either of the three classes.
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