Principles and Practices of Biodynamic Beekeeping
~Part Three~
Spring and Summer
05/02/2020

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Principles and Practices of Biodynamic Beekeeping
~Part Three~
Spring and Summer
05/02/2020

$87.00

Date: Saturday, May 2, 2020
Time: Saturday: 8:30am: Registration opens; class begins 9:00am – 5:00pm
Location: Spikenard Farm Honeybee Sanctuary, 401 Hideaway Lane, Floyd VA

Hands-on guidance in beekeeping tasks through the spring and summer months, from swarm catching and growing the apiary to heath checks, expansion, wax management, and more. This is the third class in our four-part series on basic beekeeping and is intended as a continuation of Principles & Practices of Biodynamic Beekeeping.Topics covered include:

Expansion in the hive
Swarming—How to catch and work with swarms
Understanding health of the honeybee hive
Dealing with pests
Using a debris try
Beekeeping Tasks from May to August
Hands-on work with the bees—weather permitting

Light snacks will be offered. Please bring your own lunch.

Principles and Practices of Biodynamic Beekeeping Part One	Principles and Practices of Biodynamic Beekeeping Part Two
March 7	March 8
Introduction – Part One Beekeeping History and the Current State of the Honeybee Crisis Landscape Considerations—the bees and flowers as a unity Tools and Equipment—less is more, know what you need to get started! How to introduce a Package, Nuc, and Swarm Health checks and care for the first 10 days	Introduction – Part Two Theory and practice of working with natural wax comb—without foundation Theory and practice of working with natural queens Understanding the hive as an organism Discussion at the hives, bee forage walk Feeding What is biodynamic beekeeping?
Principles and Practices of Biodynamic Beekeeping Part Three	Principles and Practices of Biodynamic Beekeeping Part Four
May 2	August 22
Health and Hive Management Spring and Summer Beekeeping Expansion in the hive Swarming—How to catch and work with swarms Understanding health of the honeybee hive Dealing with pests Using a debris try Beekeeping Tasks from May to August Hands-on work with the bees—weather permitting	Health and Hive Management Fall and Winter Preparation Contraction in the hive 1:1 Ratio Feeding demonstration Hive wrapping/insulation Dynamics of the winter cluster Beekeeping tasks from August to April Hands-on work with the bees—weather permitting

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