Beekeeping an Introduction Tuesday 15th January 2019

Lynette Ellison from Kapiti Summer School Charitable Trust

NEW CLASS ADDED AS FIRST IS FULLY BOOKED.
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Are you interested in Honey Bees? Then this elementary introduction to beekeeping is designed for you. Whether you just want some practical knowledge or wish to begin the process of getting your own beehive this is a good place to start.

Suitable for persons of any age with little or no previous knowledge or experience with honeybees.

Expected learning outcomes for novice students:
Students will:
•Recognise on sight the 3 castes of the Honey bee (Worker, Queen, Drone)
•Have a Basic understanding of the life cycle and role of each caste.
•Have a Basic understanding of the annual cycle of the “Hive” (Honeybee Colony)
•Have a Basic understanding of the legal and social requirements of Beekeeping.

The day will consist of a morning classroom-based theory and the afternoon will be an apiary practical. Beekeeping suits required for the afternoon. (Some suits/jackets are available from Shaun to borrow). Please don’t purchase a beekeeping suit until Shaun has contacted you.

Beekeeping an Advanced Beginners
Friday 18th January 2019. TWO PLACES LEFT

Suitable for persons who have completed Day One or have some previous practical exposure to beekeeping.

Expected learning outcomes for Day Two.
students will:
•Recognise hive components and beekeeping equipment.
•Have a basic understanding of the use/role of hive wear and beekeeping equipment.
•Make informed choices on what components and equipment they would use in a given beekeeping situation.
•Morning session being a workshop-based learning environment.

Afternoon an apiary practical of “splitting” a hive (making two hives from one). Beekeeping suits required for this program. (Some suits/jackets are available from Shaun to borrow). Please don’t purchase a beekeeping suit until Shaun has contacted you.
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