You have honeybees, now what? Learn how to properly manage your beehive while your bees are foraging and packing away pollen and honey. Topics will include, combining hives, re-queening, inspection techniques, hive swarming, dearth management, hive smoker demonstration and use, managing your hive’s growth, pest control and when to add honey supers. You will participate in a field demonstration with two on site hives which will be opened and inspected.

Randy Rykal and the Chippewa Valley Beekeeping Club will be providing the training.

Please bring a bee veil or bee suit as we open an onsite beehive for examination and hands on inspection. There will be a catered lunch available from Chicken Chasers of Fall Creek. Bring cash for a sandwich and drinks.

Ages: 13+ (Children must be accompanied by an adult)
Cost: BCR Members $40 and Non-members $45
Location: Beaver Creek Reserve in the Auditorium
Register by: Thursday, April 30 | Walk ins will not be accepted.

Register for Beekeeping 103 by clicking here or visiting- https://secure.qgiv.com/for/l5nyfj/event/beekeeping103/