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Beginning Beekeeping 101
January 25 @ 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
$120
Are you curious about the fascinating world of Honeybees and what it takes to raise them? The Central Illinois Beekeepers Association (CIBA) has a class designed for you! CIBA will be offering a beginning beekeeping class, Beekeeping 101, on January 25th, 2025 from 8:30-5 pm at Bloomington High School 1202 E. Locust, Bloomington, IL.
You will learn about…
- Various equipment
- How to get and install bees into a hive
- How to do an inspection
- The life of the bees
- Spotting the queen and her eggs
- The calendar and seasonal care of bees
- How to spot pests and diseases and what to do about it
- The laws you need to follow
- How to start your new smoker
- What products are produced from honey and wax
- Figuring the costs
- Managing your hives
The course is $100 for members or $120 for non-members. With your class registration you will receive a smoker, hive tool, First Year in Beekeeping book, and calendar year membership to CIBA and ISBA (Ill. St. Beekeeping Assoc.). Find more information and register at cibabees.org. Questions? Message PK/Patti Koranda at 309-826-0089.
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