Introductory Beekeeping This beekeeping workshop consists of classroom sessions and hands-on lessons in the bee yard. Participants of all experience levels are welcome. Topics include basic honey bee biology, beekeeping equipment, working in the bee colony, seasonal beekeeper responsibilities, harvesting and extracting honey and preparing bee colonies for winter. Each participant will receive a copy of the Ontario Beekeeping Manual.

Lunch is provided with registration fee. Coffee and snacks are also included. Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Cost: OBA members: $100.00 plus 5% GST for the day. (Total = $105 per person per workshop) Non-members: $110.00 plus 5% GST for the day. (Total = $115.50 per person per workshop)

Note: Each workshop is limited to a maximum of 24 participants, on a first come, first serve basis.

Workshop: Introductory Beekeeping Date: Saturday June 5, 2010 Location: Frankford: NOD Apiary Products Ltd. Host: Quinte Beekeepers’ Association Contact: Peter Bussell, 613-395-3289, peterbussell [at] reztel [dot] net

CheckOntario Beekeepers’Association for details of other workshops.