Beekeeping Taster Day

Beekeeping Taster Day

Colbury Church RoomsAshurst, England
Saturday, Aug 22 from 9:30 am to 4 pm
Overview

This is a one-day taster session for those who are thinking about taking up Beekeeping, experiencing opening up hives and handling live bees

Your chance to experience bees first hand and find out what it is all about.

An introduction to the life of the honey bees and how to manage an apiary. You will cover:

· Bee Biology and Lifecycle

· Beekeeping best practice and beekeeping year

· Honey, Pollen Propolis, Wax, Mead

· Equipment needed for both bees and beekeeper

Bee Suits will be provided. You need to bring wellington boots and sensible clothing/long trousers. Please bring your own packed lunch. Tea, coffee and cake will be provided.

This is a one-day taster session for those who are thinking about taking up Beekeeping, experiencing opening up hives and handling live bees

Your chance to experience bees first hand and find out what it is all about.

An introduction to the life of the honey bees and how to manage an apiary. You will cover:

· Bee Biology and Lifecycle

· Beekeeping best practice and beekeeping year

· Honey, Pollen Propolis, Wax, Mead

· Equipment needed for both bees and beekeeper

Bee Suits will be provided. You need to bring wellington boots and sensible clothing/long trousers. Please bring your own packed lunch. Tea, coffee and cake will be provided.

Good to know

Highlights

  • 6 hours 30 minutes
  • ages 12+
  • In person
  • Doors at 9:20 AM

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Location

Colbury Church Rooms

Colbury Church rooms

Deerleap Lane Ashurst SO40 7EH

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Organized by
New Forest Beekeepers Association
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