This introductory class is held on Saturday March 7 and 14 at 10 am and on May 9 at 1 pm. This is an introductory class suited for those interested in keeping bees or those just interested in honey and honey bees. Two in-class and one field session. The course is lead by Jim Anglewicz and sponsored by the Little Traverse Bay Beekeepers Guild. The class is held at the North Central Michigan College Library Conference Center in Petoskey.
March 7 topics will include;
The historic and current state of the bee industry and what it is like to keep bees
A demonstration of various equipment types and materials used in beekeeping
Basic bee biology
How to maintain a bee colony
March 14 topics will include;
Honey- tasting, benefits and myths, harvesting honey and other bee products
Overwintering bees in Northern Michigan
Making queens and growing your apiary
May 9, 1-2:30 pm: Field experience at Forest Apiaries
We will open and inspect various hives and demonstrate some management techniques. Protective bee wear is mandatory for this session.
COST: $100 Register here.