2023 Beeginners Bee Course
April 15th and 16th
An old beekeeper in the Kamloops area who mentored many beekeepers in his time used to say, "Want to keep bees? Take a course, and join a club." Well here is the first step, and an invitation.
Returning to face-to face in person learning! After 2 years of Covid!
We have seen hundreds of people go through our Beeginners course over many years now. I enjoy doing it and it seems to evolve every year that goes by. In the beginning, we taught it through the college, then on our farm, then in town, then online. Our plan this year? A two-day course, Saturday we will meet in Salmon Arm at a community space. There, we will hand out manuals and discuss the basics of equipment, getting started, seasonal management, as well as pests and diseases. Sunday, we will meet at our Farm in Tappen. We will go over wintering, honey extraction while at our honey extractor. After lunch, we will visit some beehives on the property and everyone will have a chance to handle a frame and see a queen bee in action.
We usually have an even mix people who want to keep bees and are chomping at the bit, learning everything they can, and people who are considering beekeeping as a hobby. Some people just come out to learn a little bit of something new. All are welcome.
I do keep nucs available for people who take this course. During the course, we will take names and numbers. The nucs will become available the 3rd and 4th week of May. Sometimes, people taking the course are unsure if they even want to get started right off the bat. Don't worry about making that decision now. We will make sure you have access to what you need to make an informed decision.
Returning to face-to face in person learning! After 2 years of Covid!
We have seen hundreds of people go through our Beeginners course over many years now. I enjoy doing it and it seems to evolve every year that goes by. In the beginning, we taught it through the college, then on our farm, then in town, then online. Our plan this year? A two-day course, Saturday we will meet in Salmon Arm at a community space. There, we will hand out manuals and discuss the basics of equipment, getting started, seasonal management, as well as pests and diseases. Sunday, we will meet at our Farm in Tappen. We will go over wintering, honey extraction while at our honey extractor. After lunch, we will visit some beehives on the property and everyone will have a chance to handle a frame and see a queen bee in action.
We usually have an even mix people who want to keep bees and are chomping at the bit, learning everything they can, and people who are considering beekeeping as a hobby. Some people just come out to learn a little bit of something new. All are welcome.
I do keep nucs available for people who take this course. During the course, we will take names and numbers. The nucs will become available the 3rd and 4th week of May. Sometimes, people taking the course are unsure if they even want to get started right off the bat. Don't worry about making that decision now. We will make sure you have access to what you need to make an informed decision.
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Date: April 15th and 16th, 2023
Location: Sweetacre Apiaries
Cost: $285 + gst $14.25 = $299.25
+Spouse $250 + gst $12.50 = $561.75
To Register Contact Us
Date: April 15th and 16th, 2023
Location: Sweetacre Apiaries
Cost: $285 + gst $14.25 = $299.25
+Spouse $250 + gst $12.50 = $561.75
To Register Contact Us
Start Off on the Right Foot!
Thanks to those who have participated and helped out. Below are some remarks from people who have taken the course in the past. This has become a tradition at the farm and one worth keeping.
-"Bill, you are very professional in your approach and enthusiastic about the subject, it rubs off on everyone."
-Doug Pearson, Salmon Arm.
-"Me, being a rookie or green, I found Bill took the time to fully explain details to the class. Lot's of Fun."
-Leonard Stittle, Heffley Creek.
-"Love the location and the food!"
-Don Fisher, 100 Mile House.
-"This was an excellent course for someone who has no experience with bees. I highly recommend it."
-Paul Fogh, Enderby.
-"Amazing what 10 years of dedicated study and work can do. I'm so impressed by how much knowledge and info that Bill was able to impart."
-Maggie Lord, Lytton.
-"Where to start?? I loved it all. You have the perfect temperament for being an instructor."
-Ian Hames, Chase.
-"It was thorough. Excellent manual. So grateful- would have been scary without this training."
-Howard Hunt, Salmon Arm.
-"This was a very enjoyable weekend. Extremely informative on all topics. Really enjoyed learning how to create nucs."
-Robert Pilgrim, Williams Lake.
-"Bill, you are very professional in your approach and enthusiastic about the subject, it rubs off on everyone."
-Doug Pearson, Salmon Arm.
-"Me, being a rookie or green, I found Bill took the time to fully explain details to the class. Lot's of Fun."
-Leonard Stittle, Heffley Creek.
-"Love the location and the food!"
-Don Fisher, 100 Mile House.
-"This was an excellent course for someone who has no experience with bees. I highly recommend it."
-Paul Fogh, Enderby.
-"Amazing what 10 years of dedicated study and work can do. I'm so impressed by how much knowledge and info that Bill was able to impart."
-Maggie Lord, Lytton.
-"Where to start?? I loved it all. You have the perfect temperament for being an instructor."
-Ian Hames, Chase.
-"It was thorough. Excellent manual. So grateful- would have been scary without this training."
-Howard Hunt, Salmon Arm.
-"This was a very enjoyable weekend. Extremely informative on all topics. Really enjoyed learning how to create nucs."
-Robert Pilgrim, Williams Lake.
