Open Apiary - Omaha
Open Apiary times are an informal, unstructured gathering of members of the Great Plains Master Beekeeping program. There will be brief demonstrations, questions and answers, and time to get hands-on experience with beehives. Open Apiary will count as 2 hours of field training toward your progress through the Great Plains Master Beekeeping program.
Topics:
July 8: Taranov Board Demonstration
August 5: Preparing for Honey Processing
Open Apiary - Lawrence, KS ( Pendelton’s Country Market )
Open Apiary times are an informal unstructured gathering of members of the Great Plains Master Beekeeping program. There will be brief demonstrations, questions and answers, and time to get hands on experience with beehives. Open Apiary will count as field training towards your progress through the Great Plains Master Beekeeping program.
Beekeeper Contact:
sandersonk09@gmail.com
Open Apiary - Kimmel Orchard
Description: Interested in beekeeping? Join us for a fun hands-on experience learning about the amazing roles honey bees play in food production and what it takes to get started in beekeeping. Beekeepers of all levels welcome. Registration is required and the cost is $10/person. Bee suits and beekeeping equipment will be available.
UNL Level 1 Beekeeping Workshop - Kimmel Orchard
Want to learn how to keep honey bees? This beginning course reviews the basic equipment needs, safety considerations, and management practices needed to establish a honey bee colony. Learn how to manage the bees for pollination, honey production, and much more.
Registration required and cost is $40/person + $15 for additional family (lunch and snacks included). Bee suits and beekeeping equipment will be available.
Scottsbluff, NE - Open Apiary
Open Apiary times are an informal, unstructured gathering of members of the Great Plains Master Beekeeping program. There will be brief demonstrations, questions and answers, and time to get hands-on experience with beehives. Open Apiary will count as 2 hours of field training toward your progress through the Great Plains Master Beekeeping program.
August 12th 9-11am: we will inspect hives, talk honey harvest, possibly take some frames off, look at equipment for harvest and talk winter prep.
Mitchell, NE - Open Apiary
Open Apiary times are an informal, unstructured gathering of members of the Great Plains Master Beekeeping program. There will be brief demonstrations, questions and answers, and time to get hands-on experience with beehives. Open Apiary will count as 2 hours of field training toward your progress through the Great Plains Master Beekeeping program.
Open Apiary (Chillicothe, MO)
Open Apiary times are an informal unstructured gathering of members of the Great Plains Master Beekeeping program. There will be brief demonstrations, questions and answers, and time to get hands on experience with beehives. Open Apiary will count as 2 hours of field training towards your progress through the Great Plains Master Beekeeping program.
Beekeepers: Bill & Tammy George
Contact:
(660) 214-0132
July 19th, 2023 Beekeeping Workshop in Novi, MI
Join Michigan State University for an in-hive beekeeping workshop. The hands-on session will cover hive handling, how to inspect a colony for signs of disease or stress, and how to monitor and manage varroa mites.
Members of Great Plains Master Beekeeping can count this workshop toward field training hours. Current and past students in the Heroes to Hives program are welcome to register.
July 11th, 2023 Beekeeping Workshop in Lansing, MI
Join Michigan State University for an in-hive beekeeping workshop. The hands-on session will cover hive handling, how to inspect a colony for signs of disease or stress, and how to monitor and manage varroa mites.
Members of Great Plains Master Beekeeping can count this workshop toward field training hours. Current and past students in the Heroes to Hives program are welcome to register.