Beginning Beekeeping - Part Two: @ Karla's Apiary 5/17 11am - 2pm

Beginning BeeKeeping Part Two: Apiary 5/17 @ Karla's Apiary, 11am-2pm

At Beeline Blooms Farm: 
220 Stephens Lane
Ben Lomond, Ca. 95005

Hands-on in the apiary and hive exploration.

Personal protective gear is required.

Topics to be covered:

• Lighting a smoker and keeping it lit
• Understanding the ‘how, when & why’ of hive inspections
• External hive inspection
• Internal hive inspection
  • Royal court Identification
  • Brood life cycles
  • Assessment of available food
  • Assessment of colony strength and health
• Spring feeding demonstration
• Package introduction overview
• First six weeks of new colony care

Please bring water and a snack if you want. Wear light-colored clothing, long pants, and sturdy close-toed shoes or boots.

Apiary classes are warm-weather dependent. In case of rain, this day will be rescheduled. Students will be notified by email of any changes.