The Sammamish Valley blooming season inspires an explosion of honey-bee activity and, with it, the activity of their beekeepers. If you’re new to beekeeping and thinking about getting your own hive, this series will help you learn how to manage a hive before you actually own bees. Or, if you already own colonies of honey bees, these courses can serve as a useful review.
The series of three classes, as part of the 21 Acres School, are offered Saturdays, June 2, August 4 and September 15. Instructors, Gary Gibbons and Clare MacQueen, are officers and members of the Northwest District Beekeeping Association (NWDBA), and possess a wealth of knowledge and skills they are glad to share to help you get started.
In the last class of the series, participants will learn how to prepare hives for the winter and the steps they should take during fall and winter months to provide their colonies with the greatest chance for survival. Fee is $25
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For more information or to register and pay-on line visit http://21acres.org/school/beekeeping-series. Registration is available for each class individually or at a discount of $65 when taking all three. Early registration is encouraged, class size is limited.