Beekeeping Shortcourse
Each winter, the Bennington Beekeepers Club offers a shortcourse in beekeeping for people interested in learning to keep bees, or for beekeepers considering expanding the number of hives they keep from 2-10 to 10-50. The course is free; however a membership in the club is recommended. Further information is available by contacting Jeanne Davis at 802-823-7955
Course Schedule, 2016
All classes will meet from 7 to 8:45 p.m. in the Crispe Room at the Vermont Veteran's Home.
Jan. 28, The Beekeeper
Beekeeper attitude
History of beekeeping
How to get started beekeeping
Feb. 4, The Beehive
The parts of a hive
How to assemble hive parts
Where to buy hives and hive parts
Feb. 11, The Honey Bee
Honey bee anatomy
Honey bee behavior
Health benefits of bees and beekeeping (including bee venom)
Feb. 25, Handling Honey and Hive Products
Beekeeper's Calendar
Tools
Storage
Workshop
March 3, Hive and Bee Health
Pathogens
Parasites
Pests
Beekeepers medicine cabinet
To find the Crispe Room: enter front drive from North street near Depot Street and Tractor Supply. At stop sign, turn right and follow the road around to the back of building. Parking is near door for Crispe Room and Chapel.