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Beekeeping Up Close
June 10, 2017 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am
An event every week that begins at 8:00 am on Saturday, repeating until June 24, 2017
Saturdays, June 10, 17 and 24 in outdoor classroom, 8 -10 a.m.
Adults $15 per class or $40 for series
This 3 part series is designed to build on the basic information presented in Introduction to Backyard Beekeeping. Each week will cover a different topic relating to beekeeping and include a visit to the observation area of Pioneer Farmsteaders’ bee yard for an up close look at the bees. Sign up in advance at Arvada.org/public-classes.
Part I. Getting to Know Bees, June 10 – Different varieties of honeybees and their strengths and weaknesses; types of hives; beekeeping techniques; life stages of the honeybee and the beekeeper’s role at each stage.
Part II. Problems in the Hive, June 17 – Hive problems like parasites, diseases, fertility and nutritional issues.
Part III. Year Two and Beyond, June 24 – Splitting hives to start new hives; refreshing queens; managing the established beehive.
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