Saturday, February 1, 2025 9am to 3:30pm
About this Event
2450 S Milledge Avenue, Athens, GA 30605
https://botgarden.uga.edu/event/athens-beginners-beekeeping-seminar/Beekeeping is a complex and fascinating pursuit with plenty to learn and sweet rewards. For those who are interested in becoming a beekeeper, this comprehensive seminar featuring Georgia Master Beekeepers and industry professionals will prepare attendees to create a successful hive. This workshop will guide participants through understanding the honey bee as well as the steps to obtain bees, tools and hives. This program will also cover harvesting, various hive products and how to use them. Participants will also learn about proper care and some of the common challenges facing beekeepers today.
Each participant will receive a box lunch for the winter seminar, a copy of First Lessons in Beekeeping and a one-year membership to the Eastern Piedmont Beekeepers Association. As a bonus, all participants will have the opportunity to participate in a follow-up, hands-on class at a nearby apiary on March 22.
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