
October 1, 2022
2:00 PM EDT
Eversweet Apiaries 85 Everhart Drive Kearneysville West Virginia 25430
Want to become a beekeeper or learn how you can help honeybees? Join us at our Beginner Beekeeper Course! This course will be hybrid classes (in-person and through Zoom). Non-locals encouraged to attend via Zoom!
Eversweet Apiaries will be teaching a four part course on the fundamentals of beekeeping. Eversweet’s Beginner Beekeeper Course will provide you with a solid foundation to begin your beekeeping journey. Over 12 hours of instructional time! Course instruction is provided by Eversweet owner & professional beekeeper, Jennifer King.
Different topics are covered each class so it is recommended to attend every class. We will be recording and if the recording does not have technical difficulties, it can be shared after that class has concluded.
Course Description & Dates:
Class 1: Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Introduction to Beekeeping and Honeybee History, Colony Organization & Bee Biology
Class 2: Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Bee Nutrition/Pollen sources, Woodenware & Equipment
Class 3: Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Hive Inspections, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) – Hive Pests, Parasites, & Diseases
Class 4: Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Package & NUC installation, Swarm Management, Review/Questions
Physical Location:
Eversweet Apiaries, 85 Everhart Dr., Kearneysville, WV 25430, (304) 876-3832
Zoom: Sign on details will be provided after payment/registration.
Tuition Fee: $50.00 per individual. Fee is for all 4 classes.
SIGN UP EARLY! IN-PERSON SPACE IS LIMITED!
Please contact us by email (info@eversweetapiaries.com), Facebook (www.facebook.com/eversweetapiaries), or phone (304-876-3832) with any questions.