Upcoming:
Bee friendly Gardening Seminar March 2012 TBA
Prepare the way for a bountiful harvest and ample opportunity to watch bees!!
If you’re a bee, not all flowers are created equal.
Learn what you can do in your own landscape to provide food and habitat for our native and managed bees. Keeping bees through flowers!!
HBAP (Honey Bee Awareness Project) Field Day April 2012 TBA
Its time again to gather together in the bee yard and have fun with the bees! Learn how to hive a package and take care of your new friends right from the start!
In Progress:
Introduction to beekeeping Course January-March 2012
Sorry, registration is closed and the class is full. Please contact me if you would be interested in a one day class in early March.
This course is designed for new and beginning beekeepers focusing on beekeeping fundamentals essential for keeping bees healthy and happy.
Topics covered:
This course will be taught through a combination of lectures, demonstrations, guest speakers, and video clips.
Past:
Field Day May 22, 2011
All are invited to attend the Apiary Field Day for beginner beekeepers hosted by the Mt. Baker Beekeeper Association and Honey Bee Awareness Project.
This event will cover essentials steps for keeping bees healthy during the first year and beyond.
Topic covered will include:
- Keeping your smoker lit
- Hive inspections and equipment handling
- Brood inspections
- Strategies for monitoring varroa mites and other pests/diseases
- Keeping your bees fed
- Sampling bees for diagnostic testing
- And other concepts helpful for getting started
Because of the great amount of interest we will hold two sessions.