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January 2021 Beekeeping for Beginners – 2 Day Course
January 9 @ 8:30 am - January 16 @ 4:30 pm
Keen to solidify some basic beekeeping skills? This two day workshop will provide you with great foundation knowledge and skills.
The course is a theoretical and hands-on insight in to the fascinating world of the European honey bee. If you are not passionate about bees now, you WILL be by the end of the course.
Learn from experienced beekeepers about the different philosophies of beekeeping, don a bee suit (provided by the Association for the practical sessions) and introduce yourself to the bees in the Association’s extensive apiary at Jerrabomberra Wetlands.
You will receive hands on experience over the complete range of different bee hives at the apiary (including the ‘Flow’ hive). Importantly, you will learn about traditional and Natural beekeeping and associated beekeeping management techniques.
*Course days are Saturdays only.