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Note: Pre-registration via email is highly recommended to reserve a space for the class. Reservations can be sent to
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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 28, 2012 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. 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.
You can attend class either Friday evenings from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm or Saturday
mornings from 8:00 am - 10:00 am. See
Inclement Weather Policy.
The cost of the class is $85.00 per family and
includes Beekeeper's Handbook, Beekeeping Basics, and Honey Bee Maladies
and a one year membership in LBA and VSBA (membership in VSBA is new this year).
Please
email to reserve a spot or for more information.
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NOTE: Class dates to be determined later in the year.
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1
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2/3 or 2/4
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Introduction to Beekeeping
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2
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2/10 or 2/11
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Beekeeping Equipment
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3
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2/17 or 2/18
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Dynamics of the Colony
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4
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2/24 or 2/25
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Diseases, Parasites, Pests and Predators
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5
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3/2 or 3/3
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First Year Beekeeping
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6
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3/9 or 3/10
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Second Year Beekeeping
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7
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3/16 or 3/17
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Floral Sources and Sustainable Beekeeping
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8
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3/23 or 3/24
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Final Class
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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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