Beginner Beekeeper Course

Join us to learn how to become a beekeeper or refresh your knowledge and skills! This in-depth, 8-part course will cover the basics of apiary management and address the challenges of raising honeybees in the North Country. Covered topics will include honeybee biology, required equipment and maintenance, colony activities and health, obtaining honeybees, seasonal hive management taught by Scott Edmonds. 

This course will be held every Tuesday & Thursday April 7th - April 30th.

• Session 1: Tuesday 4/7 6:00pm-8:00pm
• Session 2: Thursday 4/9 6:00pm-8:00pm
• Session 3: Tuesday 4/14 6:00pm-8:00pm
• Session 4: Thursday 4/16 6:00pm-8:00pm
• Session 5: Tuesday 4/21 6:00pm-8:00pm
• Session 6: Thursday 4/23 6:00pm-8:00pm
• Session 7: Tuesday 4/28 6:00pm-8:00pm
• Session 8: Thursday 4/30 6:00pm-8:00pm

Fee: $50, includes copy of "The Beekeeper's Handbook" 

Location: 203 North Hamilton, Watertown NY 13601

Questions: Contact Taylor Rollins at 315-788-8450 ext. 224 or tar234 [at] cornell.edu