Classes
We are charging a minimum $5 fee for all classes to discourage no-shows. To register and pay the fee you follow the registration link after the class description.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, our classes will be offered on-line using a cloud-based service, WebEx. You will be sent an email containing a link that will allow you to join the online class ten minutes before the session begins. To assure that the class is not interrupted with unwanted noise, we ask that you mute your microphone until you wish to ask a question or make a comment at the end of the class. Since this is the first time we are attempting to hold classes online, we ask for your understanding and goodwill as we undertake this adventure.
Introduction to Beekeeping
Introduction to Beekeeping
Date and Time: Saturday, January 25, 2014, from 10am to 12 noon
Place: Leslie House, Leslie Science & Nature Center, 1831 Traver Rd., Ann Arbor, MI
In this class, we will examine what it takes to be a beekeeper. We will go over the time, cost and equipment needed to successfully manage your own hive of bees. Open to all levels, but geared to those thinking about starting their own hives or interested in seeing what beekeeping entails. The class is free and will serve to introduce you to the season-long course that follows.
Course in Beekeeping
Course on Beekeeping
The season-long course of 10 classes is being offered to interested students as a package for the price of $80, with drop-in opportunities for individual sessions at the rate of $10.00 each. Topics for each monthly class are briefly listed below, with more detailed descriptions of each here. The series will begin on February 15, 2014. Registration and payment for the full series can be done here.
To see a full description of all the classes, please click here.
Monthly Class Topics of the Course
February 15: Equipment Options for Keeping Bees
March 22: Specialty Tools and Assembling Your Equipment
April 12: Bee Biology/Checking Over-wintered Hives
May 17: Splitting Hives and Swarm Prevention
June 7: Supering and Honey Production
June 21: Hive Inspection and Pest Identification
July 19: Varroa Mite Monitoring
August 23: Honey Extraction
September 27 Managing Hives in the Fall
October 11: Preparing Your Hives for Winter
