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The Art of Beekeeping in Northern Climates – Century College (Wednesdays) week 1 of 5 week course
Honeybees and native bees perform about 80% of all pollination. Much of the food on your table is available thanks to pollination, but bee populations are declining. There are many things we can do to help native bees survive but raising honey bees is also a rewarding activity that will invigorate your vegetables and fortify…
Backyard Agriculture: Beekeeping Basics, 1 of 3 (Thursday night)
Discover everything you need to know to start your own apiary and take care of your bees year-round, with JoAnne Sabin.
Backyard Agriculture: Beekeeping Basics, 2 of 3 (Thursday night)
Discover everything you need to know to start your own apiary and take care of your bees year-round with JoAnne Sabin of the Minnesota Hobby Beekeepers Association and Honey Bee Club of Stillwater. Learn honeybee biology and behavior, equipment and desired apiary location characteristics, hive management for year 1 and year 2, (including package or…
The Art of Beekeeping in Northern Climates – Century College (Wednesdays) week 3 of 5 week course
Our 5-session beekeeping class will help you get started in the fascinating world of beekeeping and introduce you to the basic tools and knowledge needed to keep honeybees responsibly and productively. Whether you are an experienced beekeeper, a new beekeeper, or about to start your own backyard or neighborhood hive, this class will walk you…
Backyard Agriculture: Beekeeping Basics, 3 of 3 (Thursday night)
Discover everything you need to know to start your own apiary and take care of your bees year-round with JoAnne Sabin of the Minnesota Hobby Beekeepers Association and Honey Bee Club of Stillwater. Learn honeybee biology and behavior, equipment and desired apiary location characteristics, hive management for year 1 and year 2, (including package or…
The Art of Beekeeping in Northern Climates – Century College (Wednesdays) week 4 of 5 week course
Our 5-session beekeeping class will help you get started in the fascinating world of beekeeping and introduce you to the basic tools and knowledge needed to keep honeybees responsibly and productively. Whether you are an experienced beekeeper, a new beekeeper, or about to start your own backyard or neighborhood hive, this class will walk you…
Is Beekeeping For You?
Why are bees so important? Why do bees need our help? What does it take to become a beekeeper (time, cost, education, pros/cons, and other considerations)? Get answers to these and other bee questions and find out if becoming a beekeeper is right for you. Instructor: JoAnne Sabin. Location: 975 Snelling Ave., St. Paul, MN 55116…
The Art of Beekeeping (In Northern Climates) North Branch
Get started in the fascinating world of beekeeping. This workshop will address everything you need to practice the "Art of Beekeeping" including basic bee biology, equipment, setting up your apiary, managing your honeybees throughout the year (including preventing and recognizing and dealing with issues), extracting honey, wintering hives, and caring for 2nd-year surviving colonies. The…
The Art of Beekeeping in Northern Climates – Century College (Wednesdays) week 5 of 5 week course
Our 5-session beekeeping class will help you get started in the fascinating world of beekeeping and introduce you to the basic tools and knowledge needed to keep honeybees responsibly and productively. Whether you are an experienced beekeeper, a new beekeeper, or about to start your own backyard or neighborhood hive, this class will walk you…
The Art of Beekeeping in Northern Climates (Beekeeping Basics) St. Paul (Thursdays) week 1 of 3
Whether you wish to create a sustainable future in beekeeping or simply prefer it as a hobby, this three session workshop will address everything you need to practice the art of beekeeping including: Honey bee behavior and biology Getting started, including: equipment, apiary site characteristics, and installing a bee package or nucleus colony Managing honeybees…
The Art of Beekeeping in Northern Climates (Beekeeping Basics) St. Paul (Thursdays) week 2 of 3
Whether you wish to create a sustainable future in beekeeping or simply prefer it as a hobby, this three session workshop will address everything you need to practice the art of beekeeping including: Honey bee behavior and biology Getting started, including: equipment, apiary site characteristics, and installing a bee package or nucleus colony Managing honeybees…
The Art of Beekeeping in Northern Climates (Beekeeping Basics) St. Paul (Thursdays) week 3 of 3
Whether you wish to create a sustainable future in beekeeping or simply prefer it as a hobby, this three session workshop will address everything you need to practice the art of beekeeping including: Honey bee behavior and biology Getting started, including: equipment, apiary site characteristics, and installing a bee package or nucleus colony Managing honeybees…
The Art of Beekeeping in Northern Climates (Stillwater)
Get started in the fascinating world of beekeeping. This workshop will address everything you need to practice the art of beekeeping. Topics include: why bees are beneficial, basic bee biology and behavior, beekeeping equipment, selecting a site and starting a bee colony, managing honeybees throughout the year, extracting honey, preparing your hives for winter, and…