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Beekeeping 101 - 5 Week Course

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 6:30pm to 8:30pm

+ 2 dates

  • Tuesday, February 25, 2025 6:30pm to 8:30pm
  • Tuesday, March 4, 2025 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center, Classroom

Beekeeping 101 - 5 Week Course

500 Kings Gap Rd., Carlisle, PA 17015-9306

Do you have an interest in honeybees?
 

Interested in doing your part toward sustainability? Do you have a garden, orchard, or enjoy planting? Raising honeybees can increase your yieldtenfold, plus these fascinating creatures will have the opportunity to enjoy your established floral habitat! Managing bees can be a tranquil experience and many use this hobby to relax from our fast paced world.
 

Cornell Master Beekeeper Tiffany Ayres has over 20 years experience. This class helps “newbee” beekeepers get started and retain shared knowledge to apply to their own bees.

 

In this classroom course you will learn beekeeping principles, honey bee biology, safety, nutrition, communication, how to read a hive, and more. There is a learning curve to ensure you become a successful and responsible beekeeper!
 

DETAILS AND COST

  • 5 week course
  • Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
  • Feb 4 - March 4, 2025
  • $150 (comes to just $30 per class!)
  • Registration required
     

TO REGISTER

  • Sign up and pay online here:

    www.bit.ly/KGBees25

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 6:30pm to 8:30pm