Are you interested in keeping bees Spring 2013? Now's the time to start your adventure. This very popular class is an excellent introduction to beekeeping. This 4-hour class will cover these essential topics:
- Equipment (Including a brief summary of alternative designs, such as Warre and Kenya Top Bar, but focusing upon Langstroth)
- The Beekeeper's Calendar (starting with installing your bees in spring)
- Hive Manipulation Techniques
This lecture class is to be presented at the Ruhl Bee Supply store. No protective gear is required. Bring a snack, as we'll have a 15-minute break, and plan to stick around for an extended Q&A session.
Cost: $40/person
Location: Ruhl Bee Supply
Class Schedule:
Basic Beekeeping classes are scheduled once or twice per month from September-March.
New class! RBS is pleased to now offer a class for beginner beekeepers focused on Top Bar methods. This will cover all the basics of beekeeping including bee biology, the beekeeper's calendar, Top bar hive manipulation techniques and will cover at length the equipment and methods for top bar beekeeping including horiztontal Kenya top bar, Warre and Long Hives.
There will be a 15 minute break and a Q & A session.
Location: Ruhl Bee Supply
Cost: $40 per person
Learn valuable tips to give your overwintered colonies the best
start for the season. Topics will include spring build-up, swarm
prevention, disease and pest management, feeding and more!
Location: Ruhl Bee Supply
Cost: $35 per person
Visit our Gladstone store:
17845 SE 82nd Drive,
Gladstone, Oregon 97027
Or call us: 503-657-5399