Loudoun Beekeepers Association will be offering its Beginning Beekeepers Class
again this winter. This class is an important outreach program designed to get
more people interested in hobby beekeeping. If you have friends who have
expressed an interest in beekeeping, please pass on the information below.
The Loudoun Open House and Classes will be held at the VA Cooperative Extension
Service, 30B Catoctin Circle, Leesburg.
Directions
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Open House -
The Loudoun Beekeepers Association will hold an informal open reception
on January 30, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Anyone interested in
attending the beekeeping classes are encouraged to attend to register for
the classes. Examples of beekeeping equipment will be on display.
Club members will be available to answer your questions. Beekeeping is
an interesting hobby for both individuals and families. We hope to see
you on the 30th. All members are invited and encouraged to attend. Your
enthusiasm for beekeeping is certain to encourage prospective beekeepers.
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The Loudoun Beginning Beekeeping Classes
are open to adults and children (age 9 and over) who are interested in
keeping bees as well as those who are just interested in learning about honeybees.
Class size is limited so please register early.
Classes will be held on Friday evening from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm and Saturday
morning from 8:00 am - 10:00 am. The cost of the class is $85.00 per family and
includes Mid Atlantic Apiculture (MAAREC) Beekeeping Basics and Honey Bee Parasites
Pests and Predators & Diseases, Kim Flottum's Backyard Beekeeping as well as power
point handouts and a one year membership in the local beekeeper association. Classes
are taught by EAS Master Beekeepers and experienced beekeepers.
Please
email to reserve a spot or for more information.
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1
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Introduction to Beekeeping
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2
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Beekeeping Equipment
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3
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Dynamics of the Colony
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4
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Diseases, Parasites, Pests and Predators
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5
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First Year Beekeeping
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6
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Second Year Beekeeping
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7
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Floral Sources and Sustainable Beekeeping
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8
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Final Class
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Click here for
Class Handouts.
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Field Day(s) Date, Time and Place: to be announced
We attempt to have this to coincide with the arrival of the Bees from Georgia
Note: Mentor Field Day(s) to be arranged by the Instructors/Mentors as weather and schedules permit
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