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2024 Beginners Session
18 February, 2024 @ 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Sunday February 18th 9:30am-1pm (Beginners only)
Welcome. Introductions, Admin. (registration, name badges, fire procedure, etc,)
Introductory Presentation – An overview of the world of bees and beekeeping
Joining the association. Information about the local association membership, insurance & other benefits.
Presentation of a hive and the functioning parts of a hive.
Where to keep bees. Where to purchase, construction of hives, etc.
Concept of Beespace.
Impact on hive design & use one example of a basic moveable frame hive.
Basic bee equipment, personal protective equipment, tools: record keeping hive products.
Recommended books.
Bee stings. allergy, precautions & first aid