Upcoming Beekeeping Classes in Georgia

Upcoming Beekeeping Classes
and Conferences in Georgia

Metro Atlanta Beekeepers Assn; 21 Jan 2012 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Beekeeping - The Complete Beekeeping Short Course
Location: Atlanta Botanical Garden, Day Hall
1345 Piedmont Ave., NE in Atlanta, GA
Cost: $95.00
This course is for teachers, master gardeners, both new and
experienced beekeepers, students, government employees, and
others who are interested in learning about Honey Bees and
Beekeeping. Its everything you need to know to get started in
beekeeping with at The Complete Beekeeping Short Course sponsored
by the Metro Atlanta Beekeepers Association. Experts, Extension
Teachers, and Master Beekeepers from all over Georgia are the
instructors.
Contact Gina Gallucci, GinaG@mindspring.com
Website: http://www.beekeepingshortcourse.com/registration.htm

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Coweta Beekeepers Assn; 28 Jan 2012; 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Introduction to Beekeeping Course
Location: Asa M. Powell, Sr. Expo Center
197 Temple Avenue in Newnan, Georgia
Cost: $50.00 in advance or $55.00 at the door, includes instruction,
snacks and lunch, a copy of First Lessons in Beekeeping and 2012
membership in the Coweta Beekeepers Association.
This course is an introduction to beekeeping and includes the
knowledge required to become one. Topics include honeybee
biology; the functions of the colony; equipment; assembling a
beehive; lighting a smoker; best location for a beehive; honeybee
installation; hive inspection; a year in the beehive; potential
problems and how to harvest honey.

More information and registration. www.cowetabeekeepers.org

North Georgia Technical College; 31 Jan - 20 Mar 2012
Tuesday nights 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm; Basics of Beekeeping
Location: North Georgia Technical College
Clarksville & Blairsville Campuses
Instructors are Bill Owens and Bill Laslie respectively.
Cost: $150.00
Learn the basics about beekeeping. These lessons are designed to
not only educate you on beekeeping, but also help you understand
bee behavior, colonies, and races. Learn about basic equipment,
seasonal management, pest management and honey production for
a total of 24 hours of education!
Register online at: North Georgia Technical College (Spring
Semester 2012)
Or by calling:
Clarksville Campus: Joy Smith 706-754-7737
Blairsville Campus: Nioka McClure 706-439-6334

Questions/Contact: Leslie Foster 706-754-7715

Cherokee Bee Club; 11 Feb 2012; 8:15am - 4:00pm (Registration
open at 7:45); One-Day Bee School
Location: Old Cherokee County Court House
100 North Street in Canton, GA 30114
Cost: $40 at the door
This course is a thorough one day version of a detailed beginning
beekeeping workshop. There will be several different stations which
rotate; where small groups will learn the concepts of beginning to
keep bees. Cost includes a one year membership to the Cherokee
Beekeeper's Club and all of its benefits.
Contact: BJ Weeks at 770-735-3263 or bnweeks@juno.com

Tara Beekeepers Assn; 18 Feb 2012; 8:00 am - 4:15 pm
Short course "Beekeeping for Beginners"
Location: Georgia Power Building
752 Main St. in Forest Park, GA 30297
Cost: $60 pre-registration or $75 at the door Family discounts available
(see brochure) Beekeeping for Beginners
This will be an exciting day of presentations, demonstrations and
workshops by experienced and distinguished beekeepers on various
topics related to honey bees and beekeeping. Your attendance
includes food & drinks, loads of handouts, the full-color textbook "First
Lessons in Beekeeping," a 2012 membership in the Tara Beekeepers
club, plenty of chances to win fun door prizes throughout the day.

www.tarabeekeepers.org

Dec 2011