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Beginner Honey Beekeeping Course

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Date: February 16, 2012
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location Ridgfield Park & Recreation Center, Ridgefield, CT
Member Price: $65.00
Non-Member Price: $65.00
Summary:
Join us over three Thursday evenings and learn all you need to know to start your own beehive this spring. Then in May, we will visit an apiary. One fee for all classes.
Detailed Description:

Join us for a Beginning Honey Beekeeping Class.  Learn all you need to know to start your own beehive this spring.  We will cover the history of beekeeping, honey bee biology, and how to set up a beehive and care for your honey bees.  The classroom sessions will conclude with a tasting of honeys from around the world.  Our last class will be held in May with a trip to a local apiary for an opportunity to look into a honey bee hive buzzing with spring time activity.

Dates of Classes:  Thursdays from 7pm - 9pm, Feb 16, 23 & March 1st at Ridgefield Park and Rec Center & Saturday, May 12th at 10AM at a local apiary. 

Class Fee:  $65.00 per person - this covers all 4 sessions - prepayment necessary

To Register:  Mail your check for $65 made out to Discovery Center to:

Discovery Center
P.O. Box 926
Ridgefield, CT 06877

For more information contact:  Terry Bearden-Rettger, 203-438-1654

Program is co-sponsored by the Ridgefield Recreation Center