Description
UNL Level 1 Beekeeping Workshop
This is an introductory level course that focuses on everything you need to start beekeeping, including topics on beekeeping equipment, protective gear, honey bee biology, stressors, and management basics. Session I of the course includes lectures, hands-on activities, and demos by several speakers. Session II of the course is field day training that gets you in the hives and takes the lessons from Session I into practice. Learn how to setup the equipment, install and handle bees safely, and perform hive inspections.
Session I (Lectures and Demos): Saturday, March 29th, 2025 (9 am - 4 pm CST) at Kimmel Orchard, 5995 G Road, Nebraska City, NE.
Session II (Field Day): Saturday, April 5th, 2025 (1 pm - 5 pm CST) at Kimmel Orchard, 5995 G Road, Nebraska City, NE.
Cost: Registration required and cost is $80 per person. 15% off for each additional family member and/or students with valid ID (must attach picture upon registration). Optional $15 fee for a physical workbook.
This course also is paired with a field day. Your spot will not be reserved until your check for payment is received. You will be contacted confirming your payment has been received and your spot is reserved.
If you have any questions please call 402-472-8378 email unlbeelab@unl.edu or visit https://entomology.unl.edu/bee-lab
Make checks payable to: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Send class fee to:
UNL Bee Lab
103 Entomology Hall
Lincoln, NE 68583-0816
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