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Course 2 - Day 1: The Sustainable Apiary

  • THE BEE SCHOOL - Salem State University 352 Lafayette Street Salem, MA, 01970 United States (map)

Course 2: The Sustainable Apiary:
3 weeks - $50
June 1 to June 15, 2017 Thursdays 6:30 to 9:00 pm

 

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OFFERED THROUGH THE BEE SCHOOL AT SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY



June 1 to June 15, 2017 Thursdays 6:30 to 9:00 pm
(Last two class meetings are held at Black Birch Farm Apiaries, West Newbury, MA)

Course details summer management practices for the hive. Topics include swarming, identification and interdiction of honey bee predators and diseases. This is a hands-on course as we meet at Black Birch Farm Apiaries for the last two class meetings opening and inspecting hives. Students must have bee-veils to participate and attend at their own risk. Meeting times at Black Birch Farm will be determined at the first class.