Description
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.
Apirary Managers: Bill & Tammy George
Please contact Bill and Tammy at chbeekeeping@gmail.com or (660) 214-0132 to registar.
Visit their website at: https://chbeekeeping.com/
Registration is required
Please RSVP in advance of attending the Open Apiary. This is so we have contact information for everyone, in case of inclement weather or an emergency requiring us to cancel. If you have any questions, please give us a call at 660-214-0132.
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Date: 5 - 23 - 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. CST (Please Arrive 15 minutes early)
Topic: Hive Inspection and Mite Wash. Weather and Bees dependent, splitting a hive.
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Date: 6- 8 - 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. CST (Please Arrive 15 minutes early)
Topic: Hive inspection and queen marking. As always, a mite wash with Q and A
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Date: 7 - 9 - 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. CST (Please Arrive 15 minutes early)
Topic: Hive inspection and supering for honey. Again, Mite Wash with Q and A
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Date: 8 - 3 - 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. CST (Please Arrive 15 minutes early)
Topic: Hive inspection and evaluating honey for harvest. Possibly a honey extraction hands-on activity. Again, Mite Wash with Q and A
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Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Topic: Depending on progression of the bee season, either honey harvest or mite treatment. Again, Mite Wash with Q and A