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