Pueblo Reptile Expo Show Me Reptile & Exotics Show
Pueblo Reptile Expo Show Me Reptile & Exotics Show
Sat, Oct 15, 10:00 AM
Pueblo Convention Center • Pueblo, CO
$10 - $20
Bee Curious - Introductory Course for Beekeepers
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A comprehensive course educating new and current beekeepers in best practices for sustainable beekeeping.
About this event
This introductory course prepares new beekeepers, as well as experienced beekeepers, to start up and manage bee colonies in a manner that ensures health and sustainability. Topics include bee biology, locating hives, equipment needs, purchasing and putting your bees in the hive, inspections, how to manage the colony through all four seasons, diseases and treatments, harvesting and selling your honey, protecting the bees from pesticides and planting a garden for your bees and other pollinators.
On Saturday, 2/22, the class will go from 8:45 am to 4:30 pm. Registration / sign-in will begin at 8:00 am and course instructors will stay and be available for questions until 5:15 pm at the end of the day. The topics covered on Saturday will be:
- Bee Biology
- Location Considerations
- Equipment
- Planting for Pollinators
- Pesticide Uses and Your Bees
- Seasonal Beekeeping
On Sunday, 2/23, the class will begin at 9:00 am and go to 2:15 pm. Course instructors will stay and be available for questions until 3:00 pm. the topics covered on Sunday will be:
- Obtaining and Installing Your Bees
- Integrated Pest Management, Varroa Mites & Viral Diseases
- Hive Inspections and Note Taking
- Bacterial Diseases
- Fungal Diseases
- Honey, Making & Selling
Cost of class includes pizza and salad for lunch on Saturday.