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2021 Knox County Beekeepers Association Beekeeping Classes

2021 Knox County Beekeepers Association Beekeeping Class

Beginners Beekeeping Class (Virtual via ZOOM)
Date: February 15, 2021
Date: February 22, 2021  
Date: March 1, 2021                                                                                                                          Date: March 8, 2021                                                                        
Fee: $55 for the course of 4 classes. 
Students are free but must register.
INCLUDED:  
Recordings of all classes for your review                                                      
*Book: "First Lessons in Beekeeping"
*Advanced Manual for Class
*Free membership to Knox County Beekeepers Association
*Free one-year membership to the Ohio State Beekeepers Association
PLEASE REGISTER BY: February 12, 2021
 
February 15, 2021 Class is from 7:00 to 9:00pm 
7:00 - 7:15      So… you want to become a beekeeper?                 
7:15 - 7:45      Honey Bee Biology                                                   
7:45 - 8:00      Honey Bee Races                                                      
8:00 - 8:30      Hive Parts and Accessories                                                 
8:30 - 9:00      Choosing a Hive Location
February 22, 2021 Class is from 7:00 to 9:00pm
7:00 - 7:15      Review and Questions
7:15 -7:30       Sources for Bees
7:30 - 8:00      Bee Installation
8:00 - 8:15      Feeding Bees
8:15 - 8:30      Ohio Laws and Disease and Pest Identification.
8:30 - 8:45      Now What?    “Putting it All Together”
8:45 - 9:00      Roundtable Discussion
March 1, 2021 Class is from 7:00 to 9:00
7:00 - 7:15      Review and questions
7:15 - 7:30      Hive Inspections for New Package                                                 
7:30 – 7:45      Hive Inspections for Established Hives
8:45 - 8:15      Decisions & Manipulations                
8:15 -8:30       Re-Queening a Hive                                     
March 8, 2021 Class is from 7:00 to 9:00pm
7:00 - 7:15      Review and questions
7:15 - 7:30      Swarm Prevention Strategies
7:30 -8:30       Varroa Mite & Small Hive Beetle Strategies                                 
8:30 -8:45       Making increases and Why everyone should have a nuc
8:45-9:00        Preparing for Winter
 
PLEASE REGISTER BY: February 12, 2021
Register early to insure you get the pre class study materials
 
Make checks payable to: Knox County Beekeepers Association
Send to:    Barb Ellison - Treasurer
                  12430 Airport Rd.
                  Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050

 
Register on line at: www.mybeesupply.com               
 
Questions call Jeff Gabric: 740-760-0300
 Or email questions to jeff@mybeesupply.com

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Beginner Beekeeping Class:  $55______________
                                     
High School Students or younger are free but must register.
 
Amount Enclosed: $___________
 
                                      SEE US AT: www.knoxbees.com
 
Due to COVID 19 the 2021 Beginners Classes will be virtual on the ZOOM platform.  The presentations will be live and will allow for questions.  The Zoom platform will allow us to record each class and provide a link to the students so they may view and review the presentations.

                                                        
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