Wed, Mar 29
|Saratoga Springs
So You Want to BEE a Beekeeper? Introduction to Beekeeping.
Have you ever considered keeping honeybees but don’t know where to begin? Early spring is a great time to learn the basics of beekeeping and prepare for your first hive.
Time & Location
Mar 29, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Saratoga Springs, 15 Vanderbilt Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USA
About the event
Have you ever considered keeping honeybees but don’t know where to begin? Early spring is a great time to learn the basics of beekeeping and prepare for your first hive. This 90-minute session with local beekeeper, Anna Knapp, is geared towards beginners and those curious about what beekeeping entails. Come have your questions answered as you start your beekeeping journey. Future classes covering practical beekeeping may be offered based on interest.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
- Considerations and benefits of beekeeping
- Basic equipment and safety gear
- Setting up your bee yard
- Where to obtain bees
- The costs of beekeeping
- Mentorship and resources