2024 Beginner Beekeeping Course

Tuesday, March 19, 2024, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Thursday, March 21, 2024, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Tuesday, March 26, 2024, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Thursday, March 28, 2024, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Tuesday, April 2, 2024, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Thursday, April 4, 2024, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Tuesday, April 9, 2024, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Thursday, April 11, 2024, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Join us to learn how to become a beekeeper. This in-depth, 8-part course will cover the basics of apiary management and address the challenges of raising honey bees in the North Country. Covered topics will include: Honey bee biology Required equipment and maintenance Colony activities and health Obtaining honey bees Seasonal hive management Prior to starting the course, participants will be expected to procure their own copy of The Beekeeper's Handbook: 5th Edition by Diana Sammataro and Alphonse Avitabile. This textbook can be purchased on most online retail sites for about $30. Active Duty Military and Veterans can receive a free copy. Please contact John Buneta for more details. If you have trouble obtaining a textbook, please contact John. This course is free to attend, however registration is required. Register https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=beginnerbeekeepingcourse2024_222