2024 Beekeeping Classes
Isabee's instruction is specific to the Central Missouri & Illinois regional conditions
Introduction to Beekeeping Class
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Bees play an important role in agriculture as pollinators of flowering plants that provide food, fiber, spices, medicines, and animal forage. Come learn how to attract native pollinators and honeybees by planting a pollinator friendly garden and constructing nesting habitat for native pollinators. Introductory information on getting started with beekeeping and honeybee products of the hive. Course meets curriculum requirements for Master Naturalist program. Taught by Jane Sueme.
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Isabee's on-line beekeeping instruction tailored for beginning beekeepers to prepare for Spring, 2024.
Beekeeping is local, with regional and local weather, forage and bloom time having an influence on your bees activities.
We recommend beginning your experience with instruction that focuses on equipment choices and management guidelines specific to our region.
2024 Three Session Beginning Beekeeping
Mondays - Jan 22nd and 29th, 2024
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
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| Class will involve live on-line instruction with links to tailored hand-outs. Upon registration, you will receive a zoom class link with recommended reading in preparation for the class.
A follow-up live, in-field hive inspection at Isabee's, to be scheduled for this coming Spring, 2024
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Introduction to Beekeeping zoom class, over two evenings, will cover...
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What's involved in getting set-up |
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Site planning, necessary equipment & required management time |
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Basic honeybee biology and behavior |
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Equipment and starter colonies options |
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Calendar timeline for important management tasks in Zone 6 |
| Class is live on-line via the Zoom meeting app , and a recorded version will also be available via the Wistia app for a limited time, after each session. |
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Class series fee - $75.00
(price includes both zoom classes plus an in-apiary inspection, date TBD) |
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Testimonials
"We found the first class of the series very helpful.
It will give us a great option to use next season.
Thanks Jane! Looking forward to the rest of the series." Pat G
"I really enjoy the classes." George K
"Always learn something new even after watching both classes." Deb S
"The session was quite helpful, I/we still have a lot to learn and I'm sure this first honey harvest will result in a lot more questions." Ed R
"Great Class !!!" Fred H
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For more information about BeeSteps, email to jane@ isabees.com
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