Classes

                                                2012 Spring Beekeeping Classes


 Here are some of the comments from our students from our 2011 classes:

"Jerry knows the material very well, lots of tips from his practical experience.";  "The class was very entertaining.";  "Jerry made a complicated topic fun & interesting.";  "...actual hive boxes and equipment...this was very informative."; "Looking forward to more classes..."; "This is the most enjoyable class I have taken in a while."

                                    If you missed the class, don't worry! 

                                         
                                                NEW 2012 CLASS SCHEDULE!


Beginning Beekeeping Class

There will be five (5) opportunites to attend our Beginning Beekeeping Class.

The class is scheduled on the following Saturdays: 
      January 14th -- FULL                                               February 4th -- FULL                                       February 18th --FULL 
      March 10th -- ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT!!                        March 17th

The classes will begin at 9:00 am and last until approximately 5:00 pm. 

This class will focus on subjects that are unigue to the Beginning Beekeeper.  Subjects will include Introduction to Beekeeping; Honey Bee Biology; Equpment; Installing your Bees; A Year of Hive Management; and Pests.  A CD of these subjects will be provided and will include additional information to enhance your learning experience:  History of the Honey Bee, Africanized Honey Bees, Local Pollen & Nectar Sources

In addition to providing a class CD and class workbook, registration will include a morning snack and lunch.  The registration fee for the class is $75.00.  Contact vabeeclass@aol.com for registration.

                              
Intermediate Beekeeping Class

There will be four (4) opportunites to attend our Intermediate Beekeeping Class. 

The class will be held on the following Saturdays: 
       January 21st -- FULL                                                 January 28th -- FULL                                         February 11th -- FULL
       February 25th --FULL 

The classes will begin at 9:00 am and last until approximately 5:00 pm.

This class will focus on subjects that are important to the Intermediate or "Second Year" Beekeeper.  Sujects will include Spring & Fall Management Practices; Honey Production & Extracting; Increasing Your Apiary; Splits; Requeening; Swarm Control

In addition to providing a class CD and class workbook, registration will include a morning snack & lunch.  The registration fee for the class is $75.00.  Contact vabeeclass@aol.com for registration.

The classes will be held at:                                            

Remington Baptist Church
203 East Marshall Street
Remington, VA 22734
Directly across from the Remington VFD

In order to provide our students with an effective learning environment, classes will be kept to small groups.  Be sure to register as soon as possible for the date you require, but be sure to have a second date available in case your first choice has already filled.

NOTE:  Be sure to specify which class and which date you wish to attend when registering.