Beginner Beekeeping 2.0

When

Saturday, October 17, 11 AM to 3 PM

Where

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Henrico

Price

Not listed. Check with the venue.

Congratulations on making it this far in your beekeeping journey! Whether you’re a first, second, or third-year beekeeper, you’ve likely discovered that beekeeping is both rewarding and full of surprises. This Beginner Beekeeping 2.0 course is designed to refresh your knowledge, answer common questions, and help you improve your beekeeping success. During this informative one-day session, we’ll focus on the critical management practices that help colonies survive winter and thrive the following spring. Topics Include: Preparing your hives for winter survival Proper winter storage of beekeeping equipment What to do if your bees don’t survive the winter Effective feeding strategies for fall, winter, and spring Pest management techniques for: Small hive beetles Varroa mites Wax moths Proven methods for building strong colonies for the 2027 spring season Best practices for capturing swarms and caring for newly collected bees Remember: The success of your hives next spring depends greatly on what you do this fall. Join us as we explore the seasonal management techniques that can help your colonies emerge healthy, productive, and ready for another successful year. Fees: Member $70, Non-M

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