Beginning Beekeepers – Apiary Education

The Best Way to Start Beekeeping Is By Taking a Class

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Seminars in Sustainability - seminars for beekeepers

Presented by the Monadnock Beekeepers Association

New for 2022: We are offering a series of 8 twice-monthly in-person seminars lasting 1.5-2 hours starting May 1st. This is for 6-10 committed beekeepers with 2-4 hives, with 3 or more years of experience, with any degree of success, who are comfortable with basic beekeeping skills. The seminar will focus on sustainability topics, such as splitting colonies and keeping and over-wintering nucs. Seminars will be facilitated by Rick Church. Contact Bruce Harrison bruceharrison34@gmail.com for more information and to sign up

Beginning Beekeepers – Apiary Education

Presented by the Monadnock Beekeepers Association

February 5, 2022	Instructors: Rick Church: Cheshire Country Courthouse, 9-12
	Meet & Greet - Overview Reading Suggestions – Beekeeping for Dummies, 4th Edition Field trip to NH Honeybee & Equipment Review Building Frames & Smoker, and Suggestions
February 12, 2022	Instructors: Rick Church: Cheshire Country Courthouse, 9-12
	Sharing Time – Review & Q and A Package Installation Feeding & Expectations Introduction to Mentors

Information

***If you missed the 2022 Bee School, please contact us. We may be able to find you a mentor who lives near you***

The Classes will be in-person from 9AM to 1 PM at the Cheshire County Courthouse on Court Street in Keene. We request that you are fully vaccinated against COVID before attending. We encourage you to bring a friend/partner/beekeeping buddy (also vaccinated). The textbook for the classes is BEEKEEPING FOR DUMMIES 5th edition and is included in the price for the classes. The cost of the classes is $140 and includes the textbook, your annual MBA membership, and monthly onsite classes through the beekeeping season. Payment will be requested after the first class, if you wish to continue, or you can prepay by sending a check to MBA, 63 Emerald St, PMB396, Keene NH 03431.

New for 2022: For second through fourth year beekeepers, we are offering a monthly seminar discussion of sustainable beekeeping practices. Contact Bruce Harrison bruceharrison34@gmail.com for more information and to sign up