| Upcoming Beekeeping Classes and Conferences in Virginia |
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Dec 2011
Beekeepers Association of Northern Virginia; Practical Beekeeping for
Beginners; A series of weekly classes starting in Jan. /Feb., 2011 for about 2
months. Three Classes- 1st night is “Meet and Greet.” 1) Tuesday (7pm)
starts Jan. 31st at Luther Jackson Intermediate School: 3020 Gallows Rd.,
Falls Church 22042; 2) Wed. (7pm) starts Feb. 1st at St. Stephen’s/St. Agnes
School: 400 Fontaine St. Alexandria 22302; or 3) Sat. morning (8:30am) at
the Centreville library, 14020 St. German Drive, Centreville (starts Feb. 5th).
Class size is limited and registration fills up so please register early. Classes
are open to adults and children (age 9 +) who are interested in keeping
honeybees. Books are included in the fee ($100 per family unit) and include:
Diane Sammataro, The Beekeepers Handbook (4th ed.), Mid Atlantic
Apiculture (MAAREC) Beekeeping Basics & Honey Bee Parasite, Pests,
Predators & Diseases as well as handouts & membership in the local
beekeeping association. Classes are taught by experienced beekeepers and
include info. on buying equipment & live bees to start hives.
Instructors: Pat and Jim Haskell.
Contact Pat Haskell (703) 560-3484.
Registration Form: http://www.beekeepersnova.org/2012-registration/form.
html
http://www.virginiabeekeepers.org/content/practical-beekeeping-beginners
Beginners; A series of weekly classes starting in Jan. /Feb., 2011 for about 2
months. Three Classes- 1st night is “Meet and Greet.” 1) Tuesday (7pm)
starts Jan. 31st at Luther Jackson Intermediate School: 3020 Gallows Rd.,
Falls Church 22042; 2) Wed. (7pm) starts Feb. 1st at St. Stephen’s/St. Agnes
School: 400 Fontaine St. Alexandria 22302; or 3) Sat. morning (8:30am) at
the Centreville library, 14020 St. German Drive, Centreville (starts Feb. 5th).
Class size is limited and registration fills up so please register early. Classes
are open to adults and children (age 9 +) who are interested in keeping
honeybees. Books are included in the fee ($100 per family unit) and include:
Diane Sammataro, The Beekeepers Handbook (4th ed.), Mid Atlantic
Apiculture (MAAREC) Beekeeping Basics & Honey Bee Parasite, Pests,
Predators & Diseases as well as handouts & membership in the local
beekeeping association. Classes are taught by experienced beekeepers and
include info. on buying equipment & live bees to start hives.
Instructors: Pat and Jim Haskell.
Contact Pat Haskell (703) 560-3484.
Registration Form: http://www.beekeepersnova.org/2012-registration/form.
html
http://www.virginiabeekeepers.org/content/practical-beekeeping-beginners
Northern Neck Beekeepers Club; Jan. /Feb., 2011 for about 2 months, Class
starts Mon. 23 Jan 2012; Practical Beekeeping for Beginners
Where: St. Stephen’s Anglican Church,
6807 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville, VA.
Class size is limited and registration fills up so please register early. Classes
are open to adults and children (age 9 +) who are interested in keeping
honeybees. Books are included in the fee ($100 per family unit) and include:
Diane Sammataro, The Beekeepers Handbook (4th ed.), Mid Atlantic
Apiculture (MAAREC) Beekeeping Basics & Honey Bee Parasite, Pests,
Predators & Diseases as well as handouts & membership in the local
beekeeping association. Classes are taught by experienced beekeepers and
include info. on buying equipment & live bees to start hives.
Contact Carolyn Alsup, (804) 580-6184 or alsupch@gmail.com
See: http://www.nnbeekeepers.com/
starts Mon. 23 Jan 2012; Practical Beekeeping for Beginners
Where: St. Stephen’s Anglican Church,
6807 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville, VA.
Class size is limited and registration fills up so please register early. Classes
are open to adults and children (age 9 +) who are interested in keeping
honeybees. Books are included in the fee ($100 per family unit) and include:
Diane Sammataro, The Beekeepers Handbook (4th ed.), Mid Atlantic
Apiculture (MAAREC) Beekeeping Basics & Honey Bee Parasite, Pests,
Predators & Diseases as well as handouts & membership in the local
beekeeping association. Classes are taught by experienced beekeepers and
include info. on buying equipment & live bees to start hives.
Contact Carolyn Alsup, (804) 580-6184 or alsupch@gmail.com
See: http://www.nnbeekeepers.com/
Gateway Beekeepers Assn; starting in Jan. /Feb., 2011 for about 2 months -
Class starts Tues., 24 Jan 2012; Practical Beekeeping for Beginners
Wherer: VA Cooperative Ext. Office,
Village Center, King George, VA.
Class size is limited and registration fills up so please register early. Classes
are open to adults and children (age 9 +) who are interested in keeping
honeybees. Books are included in the fee ($100 per family unit) and include:
Diane Sammataro, The Beekeepers Handbook (4th ed.), Mid Atlantic
Apiculture (MAAREC) Beekeeping Basics & Honey Bee Parasite, Pests,
Predators & Diseases as well as handouts & membership in the local
beekeeping association. Classes are taught by experienced beekeepers and
include info. on buying equipment & live bees to start hives.
Contact Mike Church 540-775-9740 or churchmj@verizon.net,
or Julie Moore 540-644-1138, juliemoore@dirtybirdpottery.com
See also: http://gatewaybeekeepers.org
Class starts Tues., 24 Jan 2012; Practical Beekeeping for Beginners
Wherer: VA Cooperative Ext. Office,
Village Center, King George, VA.
Class size is limited and registration fills up so please register early. Classes
are open to adults and children (age 9 +) who are interested in keeping
honeybees. Books are included in the fee ($100 per family unit) and include:
Diane Sammataro, The Beekeepers Handbook (4th ed.), Mid Atlantic
Apiculture (MAAREC) Beekeeping Basics & Honey Bee Parasite, Pests,
Predators & Diseases as well as handouts & membership in the local
beekeeping association. Classes are taught by experienced beekeepers and
include info. on buying equipment & live bees to start hives.
Contact Mike Church 540-775-9740 or churchmj@verizon.net,
or Julie Moore 540-644-1138, juliemoore@dirtybirdpottery.com
See also: http://gatewaybeekeepers.org
Piedmont Beekeepers Assn will be offering 2 sessions of Practical Beekeeping
for Beginners. This is an 8 + week class.
Two separate classes will be held:
Lynchburg area: Monday evenings, starting Jan 30, James River Day
School, 5039 Boonesboro Rd, Lynchburg, 7-9 pm,
Franklin County area: Tuesday evenings, starting Jan 31, Turkey
Ridge Farm, 900 Baileys Cabin La., Boones Mill, VA, 7-9 pm,
$90.00 tuition covers one family unit and a set of includes 3 textbooks,
notebook with handouts and additional materials, reference CD and one year of
membership in local bee club.
Topics covered will include: Getting started with bees, Seasonal management,
Integrated Pest Management techniques to monitor and sustain healthy colonies,
Equipment and supplies necessary, options for acquiring bees to get started.
Pre-registration is required. Class size is limited and fills fast, so please register
early
More info: contact: Ann Zudekoff annzee@aol.com or 434-660-6063
http://www.virginiabeekeepers.org/content/practical-beekeeping-beginners-5
for Beginners. This is an 8 + week class.
Two separate classes will be held:
Lynchburg area: Monday evenings, starting Jan 30, James River Day
School, 5039 Boonesboro Rd, Lynchburg, 7-9 pm,
Franklin County area: Tuesday evenings, starting Jan 31, Turkey
Ridge Farm, 900 Baileys Cabin La., Boones Mill, VA, 7-9 pm,
$90.00 tuition covers one family unit and a set of includes 3 textbooks,
notebook with handouts and additional materials, reference CD and one year of
membership in local bee club.
Topics covered will include: Getting started with bees, Seasonal management,
Integrated Pest Management techniques to monitor and sustain healthy colonies,
Equipment and supplies necessary, options for acquiring bees to get started.
Pre-registration is required. Class size is limited and fills fast, so please register
early
More info: contact: Ann Zudekoff annzee@aol.com or 434-660-6063
http://www.virginiabeekeepers.org/content/practical-beekeeping-beginners-5
The Beekeepers Guild of Southeast Virginia; three consecutive Saturdays,
February 11, 18 and 25, 2012; 3-day Short Course for Beginning Beekeepers.
Where: Virginia Wesleyan College
Norfolk, Virginia.
The course consists of lectures and hands-on demonstrations with an
emphasis on sustainable, chemical-free practices. An optional fourth
Saturday open hive demonstration in the bee yard followed by a graduation
luncheon is included. This course fulfills the educational requirement of six
(6) hours of classroom instruction in introductory beekeeping training for the
qualified level of the Virginia Master Beekeeper Program.
For more information or to register please visit http://beekeepersguild.org
February 11, 18 and 25, 2012; 3-day Short Course for Beginning Beekeepers.
Where: Virginia Wesleyan College
Norfolk, Virginia.
The course consists of lectures and hands-on demonstrations with an
emphasis on sustainable, chemical-free practices. An optional fourth
Saturday open hive demonstration in the bee yard followed by a graduation
luncheon is included. This course fulfills the educational requirement of six
(6) hours of classroom instruction in introductory beekeeping training for the
qualified level of the Virginia Master Beekeeper Program.
For more information or to register please visit http://beekeepersguild.org
Beekeepers of Northern Shenandoah; Jan. /Feb., 2011 for about 2 months;
Practical Beekeeping for Beginners
Where: Virginia Arboretum, Blandy Experimental Station, Boyce, VA and
Winchester, VA location
Class size is limited and registration fills up so please register early. Classes
are open to adults and children (age 9 +) who are interested in keeping
honeybees. Books are included in the fee ($100 per family unit) and include:
Diane Sammataro, The Beekeepers Handbook (4th ed.), Mid Atlantic
Apiculture (MAAREC) Beekeeping Basics & Honey Bee Parasite, Pests,
Predators & Diseases as well as handouts & membership in the local
beekeeping association. Classes are taught by experienced beekeepers and
include info. on buying equipment & live bees to start hives.
Contact John Lewis (540) 869-4919 or see: http://valleybees.org
Practical Beekeeping for Beginners
Where: Virginia Arboretum, Blandy Experimental Station, Boyce, VA and
Winchester, VA location
Class size is limited and registration fills up so please register early. Classes
are open to adults and children (age 9 +) who are interested in keeping
honeybees. Books are included in the fee ($100 per family unit) and include:
Diane Sammataro, The Beekeepers Handbook (4th ed.), Mid Atlantic
Apiculture (MAAREC) Beekeeping Basics & Honey Bee Parasite, Pests,
Predators & Diseases as well as handouts & membership in the local
beekeeping association. Classes are taught by experienced beekeepers and
include info. on buying equipment & live bees to start hives.
Contact John Lewis (540) 869-4919 or see: http://valleybees.org
Rappahannock Beekeepers Assn; Class starts Wed., 1 Feb 2012 and runs for
about 2 months; Practical Beekeeping for Beginners
Class size is limited and registration fills up so please register early. Classes
are open to adults and children (age 9 +) who are interested in keeping
honeybees. Books are included in the fee ($100 per family unit) and include:
Diane Sammataro, The Beekeepers Handbook (4th ed.), Mid Atlantic
Apiculture (MAAREC) Beekeeping Basics & Honey Bee Parasite, Pests,
Predators & Diseases as well as handouts & membership in the local
beekeeping association. Classes are taught by experienced beekeepers and
include info. on buying equipment & live bees to start hives.
Ray Simms Conference Room - Spotsylvania County Extension 8800
Courthouse Rd. Spotsylvania, VA 22553.
Instructors Kim Fraser & Sara Broyles.
Location info: http://offices.ext.vt.edu/spotsylvania/programs/anr/index.html
Contact Kim Fraser (540-785-8769) or ubbuny@aol.com
about 2 months; Practical Beekeeping for Beginners
Class size is limited and registration fills up so please register early. Classes
are open to adults and children (age 9 +) who are interested in keeping
honeybees. Books are included in the fee ($100 per family unit) and include:
Diane Sammataro, The Beekeepers Handbook (4th ed.), Mid Atlantic
Apiculture (MAAREC) Beekeeping Basics & Honey Bee Parasite, Pests,
Predators & Diseases as well as handouts & membership in the local
beekeeping association. Classes are taught by experienced beekeepers and
include info. on buying equipment & live bees to start hives.
Ray Simms Conference Room - Spotsylvania County Extension 8800
Courthouse Rd. Spotsylvania, VA 22553.
Instructors Kim Fraser & Sara Broyles.
Location info: http://offices.ext.vt.edu/spotsylvania/programs/anr/index.html
Contact Kim Fraser (540-785-8769) or ubbuny@aol.com
Loudoun Beekeepers Assn; starting in Jan. /Feb., 2011 for about 2 months -
Two classes. Fri. night at 7 pm starts Feb. 3, 2012 and Sat. morning at 8am
starts Feb. 4th. Open house is Sat., Jan. 28, 2012 from 10-1; Practical
Beekeeping for Beginners,
Where: Loudoun County Coop. Ext. Office,
36B Catoctin Circle, Leesburg, VA.
Class size is limited and registration fills up so please register early. Classes
are open to adults and children (age 9 +) who are interested in keeping
honeybees. Books are included in the fee ($100 per family unit) and include:
Diane Sammataro, The Beekeepers Handbook (4th ed.), Mid Atlantic
Apiculture (MAAREC) Beekeeping Basics & Honey Bee Parasite, Pests,
Predators & Diseases as well as handouts & membership in the local
beekeeping association. Classes are taught by experienced beekeepers and
include info. on buying equipment & live bees to start hives.
Contact Bill Bundy (703) 779-0894. See also http://www.loudounbee.org
Two classes. Fri. night at 7 pm starts Feb. 3, 2012 and Sat. morning at 8am
starts Feb. 4th. Open house is Sat., Jan. 28, 2012 from 10-1; Practical
Beekeeping for Beginners,
Where: Loudoun County Coop. Ext. Office,
36B Catoctin Circle, Leesburg, VA.
Class size is limited and registration fills up so please register early. Classes
are open to adults and children (age 9 +) who are interested in keeping
honeybees. Books are included in the fee ($100 per family unit) and include:
Diane Sammataro, The Beekeepers Handbook (4th ed.), Mid Atlantic
Apiculture (MAAREC) Beekeeping Basics & Honey Bee Parasite, Pests,
Predators & Diseases as well as handouts & membership in the local
beekeeping association. Classes are taught by experienced beekeepers and
include info. on buying equipment & live bees to start hives.
Contact Bill Bundy (703) 779-0894. See also http://www.loudounbee.org