Introduction to Beekeeping
Sun, Sep 22
|Snohomish
This brief introduction to beekeeping will discuss what's involved in beekeeping and the equipment needed to get started and the best time to do so. See below for more information!
Time & Location
Sep 22, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Snohomish, 1305 Pine Ave, Snohomish, WA 98290, USA
Guests
About the event
Have you ever thought about harvesting your own honey? Maybe you're interested in increasing your harvest yield? Do you want to Save the Bees? Are you looking for a fun hobby that gets you outside and doesn't require lots of space?
There are many reasons why people start a honeybee colony, but there's one common reason why people continue: their love of the hobby and fascination with these amazing insects! Beekeeping is a rewarding, complex, interesting, and challenging hobby -- and we want you to get into it for the RIGHT reasons, which avoids frustration and disappointment. This introductory session will cover the basics of beekeeping, hive management, equipment, regional nuances of beekeeping, and what you can expect in your first few years as a beekeeper.
Set yourself up for success! Learn what it takes to make your experience a positive one!!
Objectives:
-Understand the amount of time and resources required within your first year as a beekeeper including basic hive equipment and some optional items
-Learn about the most common hive types and which might be best suited to your lifestyle and abilities
-Learn the difference between bee-keeping & bee-having -- and why active management is so important!
-Discuss the reasons why people get into beekeeping and help to explain misconceptions and set realistic expectations before jumping into the hobby
-Help you determine if beekeeping is something you want to explore further!
Instructor info:
Meagan has been a beekeeper for 8 years and is located in Everett, WA. While her bees are in an urban environment, Meagan also has experience mentoring beekeepers and supporting hives located in more rural areas across the region. Meagan enjoys working with new beekeepers and helping teach people how to read their bees by using hive indicators to inform hive management. Meagan regularly teaches Beginner & Apprentice Beekeeper classes and has experience with Langstroth, Long Lang, and Top Bar hives as well as starting hives from a package, nuc, or swarm. (If you don't know what those words mean, you will after this class!)
Current club members may attent for free, please contact Meagan at mwells@nwdba.org