Course Details
Name/Title |
Introduction to Beekeeping |
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Date |
23 October 2022 Start at: 12:00pm |
Location |
Jude's Place (Haddon) |
Instructors |
Lead: Peter Debicki Support: Jude Porteous |
Member Cost |
$ 180.00 $ 220.00 |
Description |
OverviewThis course will teach you about bee biology, setting up and managing your first hive/s, biosecurity and dealing with bee diseases, season beekeeping tasks and much more. It’s for beginners as well as those who have begun their beekeeping journey and need to know more. Guided by two experienced beekeepers, you can observe and discuss live bees at work in ‘open hive' situations (weather - dependent of course). A great foundation upon which to start or enrich your beekeeping journey. DurationThe training session takes approximately 4 - 4.5 hours depending on conditions and location. References Used
Ag Victoria website is very useful - https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/livestock-and-animals/honey-bees/beekeeping-for-beginners |
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Equipment |
Personal protective equipment includes;
If the participant doesn't have all these items, please advise when registering what you need and the club may be able to help with loan equipment. |
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