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Boston Area Bee School - Wednesdays 2018
Urbano Project
Jamaica Plain, MA
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Online registration for Bee School has ended but there may still be room in the class for a few more students. If you would like to join Bee School belatedly please email beeschools@bostonbeekeepers.org to inquire about availability. Thanks!


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Boston Area Bee School - Wednesdays 2018
COURSE DESCRIPTION
We will cover basic beekeeping techniques, including materials and equipment, hive structure, the life cycle of bees, hive dynamics, seasonal hive management, hive products, common pests and diseases, with an emphasis on treatment-free and ecologically-friendly management techniques. You will learn everything you need to know to set up your own backyard apiary!

COURSE INSTRUCTORS
The course will be taught by members of the Boston Area Beekeepers Association. This year's instructors include Bill Perkins, Rachael Bonoan, and other experienced local beekeepers. Past instructors include Mel Gadd, and Dean Stiglitz.

DATES & TIMES
Five WEDNESDAY evenings February-March from 7:00-8:30pm. Plus three hands-on field dates in March-April.

CLASSROOM COMPONENT

  • 2/7 from 7:00-8:30pm

  • 2/14 from 7:00-8:30pm

  • 2/28 from 7:00-8:30pm

  • 3/7 from 7:00-8:30pm

  • 3/14 from 7:00-8:30pm

  • 3/21 = backup/snow date



FIELD DAYS (dates and times TBD)

  • Assembling Your Hive at Ag Hall (Jamaica Plain)

  • Hiving Package Bees (at the BABA Teaching Apiary at Boston Nature Center)

  • First Inspection (at the BABA Teaching Apiary at Boston Nature Center)


 
LOCATION
Urbano Project, 29 Germania Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 (located in the Brewery complex on Amory Street, across from Stony Brook T Stop)

COST
$165

Course fee includes 5 classroom sessions and 3 hands-on workshops/field days, in addition to exclusive access to numerous resources. If you would like to reserve a hard copy of the text book for an extra $10, please choose the "+ Book" registration option. Free, electronic copies of the book will be made available on the first day of class.

Space is limited! Pre-registration highly recommended as space may fill up and only those pre-registered will be guaranteed a seat.

Dues-paying BABA Members a 15% discount on Bee School registration as well as other membership benefits throughout the year. Visit Boston Area Beekeepers Association to become a member and take advantage of benefits today! To take advantage of priority registration and claim your discount, enter the phrase listed as the "Purpose" in the PayPal email confirmation following payment of membership dues.

NOTE: BABA memberships run Oct 1 - Oct 1. If you have not paid dues since Oct 1, 2017, you are not currently a BABA dues-paying member. If you are a BABA dues-paying member, you will receive an email with a code for priority, discounted registration.

SCHEDULING
If you have signed up for this Wednesday section but would rather be in the Thursday section, email beeschool@bostonbeekeepers.org a week before the first class. PLEASE NOTE: This switch is not guaranteed

Location

Urbano Project (View)
29 Germania Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
United States

Categories

None

Minimum Age: 12
Dog Friendly: No
Non-Smoking: Yes!
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes!

Contact

Owner: Boston Area Beekeepers Association
On BPT Since: May 06, 2012
 
Boston Area Beekeepers Association
www.bostonbeekeepers.org/


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