Beekeeping for “Newbees” course in NYC area

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I got an email about this today. There was recently talk on DU about beekeeping, so someone might find it interesting...

On Sunday, February 6 join us for the first installment of our new beekeeping series for beginners! Dan Carr, Stone Barns livestock assistant and beekeeper, will lead you through the ins and outs of getting started with bees, including ordering equipment, obtaining a queen and a colony, and working in the hive. Most of the content of the workshop pertains to a Lanstroth ten frame box hive model, but Dan will also discuss a Kenyan standard top bar hive that you can build with a moderate level of carpentry skill and basic woodworking tools.

This workshop is the first in a four-part series for “Newbee” beekeepers. Future workshop topics may include: spring hive inspection, insecticide-free treatments for Varroa mites, supering the hive, harvesting and processing honey, and preparing for winter.

Sunday, February 6, 2011, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Adult $10.00

http://www.stonebarnscenter.org/beekeeping-for-newbees-getting-started