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COBKA Beginning Beekeeping Course
March 9 at 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
$20
Are you buzzing with excitement to become a beekeeper?
Our annual one-day beginner’s course is perfect for newbies like you! We’ll provide you with information and strategies to help successfully navigate the first year of beekeeping using Langstroth hives.
Registration is free for current COBKA members and $20 for non-members (which includes a one-year membership to COBKA).
Topics to be covered:
· Woodenware
· Setup/Location
· Acquiring and installing new bees.
· Tools & Protection
· Colony Inspection
· Varroa and other Pests
· Bee Biology
This course is designed for beginner beekeepers, but anyone with an interest is welcome to attend. The course will be held in-person in Bend, Oregon. Space is limited, so register soon!
Details
- Date:
- March 9
- Time:
-
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
- Cost:
- $20
- Event Categories:
- Educational, Outdoor
- Website:
- https://cobeekeeping.org/
Venue
- The Embark Coworking Community
-
2843 NW Lolo Dr.
Bend, 97703 United States + Google Map
Organizer
- Central Oregon Beekeeping Association
- Phone
- 541-420-0423
- webkeeper@cobeekeeping.org
- View Organizer Website
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