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Bee School
We will cover basic techniques of "organic" beekeeping, including materials and equipment, beehive structure, the life cycle of bees, hive development and dynamics, seasonal apiary work, honey and hive products, common pests and diseases, and hive management - with an emphasis on treatment-free and ecologically-friendly management techniques. We will taste local and varietal honeys, and learn about harvesting and using bee products. You will learn everything you need to know to set up your own backyard apiary!
DATES & TIMES: Six Thursday evenings Jan-March from 7:30-9:00pm (see below for exact dates and times). There will also be a hands-on field date in April, date TBD based on weather & bees' activity.
1/21 from 7:30-9:00pm
1/28 from 7:00-9:00pm *note early start time (regular and time)
2/11 from 7:30-9:00pm
2/25 from 7:30-9:00pm
3/10 from 7:30-9:00pm
3/17 from 7:30-9:00pm
(3/24 = backup/snow date)
4/?? Apiary date in April TBD
LOCATION: Urbano Project, 29 Germania Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 (located in the Brewery complex on Amory Street, across from Stony Brook T Stop)
Space and time to enroll is limited! Register today!
Pre-registration highly recommended (space may fill up and only those pre-registered will be guaranteed a seat).
Cost: $165
** COURSE FEE INCLUDES A HANDS-ON WORKSHOP ON A DATE TBD IN APRIL
SCHOLARSHIPS: Limited scholarships are available to interested individuals experiencing financial hardship. If you are interested in a scholarship, please send an email describing your circumstances to info[;;;;;at];;;;;bostonbeekeepers.org and we will be in touch!
Course books will be provided on the day of the class, for an additional $10.
Course instructors: The course will be taught by members of Boston Area Beekeepers Association (www.bostonbeekeepers.org). This year's instructors include Rachael Bonoan, Noah Wilson-Rich, Paul Quigley, Dave Strickler, Mel Gadd, Bill Perkins and other experienced local beekeepers. For more on our organizing team & core instructors please visit: http://www.bostonbeekeepers.org/membership/board-directors/.
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29 Germania Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
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