http://www.americanbeejournal.com/site/epage/79331_828.htm Events en-us Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:00:00 CST http://www.americanbeejournal.com/site/epage/79331_828.htm?month=1&year=2012#cal46565 Winter Weekend Organic Beekeeping Workshop Held at The Commons, 388 Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn<br /><br />February 4 & 5, 2012<br />A second weekend (Feb 11 & 12) may be added if this one fills up.<br /><br />This two-day class will introduce students to Organic/Natural Beekeeping with a Biodynamic influence. You will come away with knowledge, as well as the inspiration to nurture your honeybees and respect these hardworking, gentle creatures who live in complex and beautiful communities. $200 per person. (individual days are $100)<br /><br />Intro to Organic Beekeeping: Planning a New Hive for Spring (Saturday 10am - 6pm)Learn about the basic requirements and responsibilities for organic beekeeping. Understand the community of a hive, the tools involved, elements of site selection, where you can obtain honeybees and equipment, and an understanding of a naturalist approach to their needs. This class introduces students to a nurturing way of beekeeping, and a philosophy of respect and love for these amazing creatures.  There is a hands-on demonstration of assembling a wooden hive, and extensive class handouts to help new beekeepers.<br /><br />Understanding and Caring for Your Bees (Sunday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.) <br />Topics will include: hive congruency and design to benefit the colony (including Top Bar Hives); Honeybee health and disease management the natural way; seasonal concerns and methods to help keep your honeybees strong.<br /><br />RE-REGISTRATION AND PRE-PAYMENT IS REQUIRED. Email HoneybeeLives@Yahoo.com. Or Call 845-255-6113<br /><br />Visit our website www.HoneybeeLives.org for more info on our approach to beekeeping. Visit www.TheCommonsBrooklyn.org for other interesting programs. http://www.americanbeejournal.com/site/epage/79331_828.htm?month=1&year=2012#cal47637 The 2012 Auburn University Beekeeping Symposium (sponsored by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System cooperating with the Alabama State Beekeepers? Association) is scheduled for Feb. 4, 2012. Tentatively, the session will be conducted at the Lowder Business Building where it has been held for the past several years. The diversified program will include updates and information for beekeepers of all experience levels. Since there are presently so many new people coming to beekeeping, an individual series of breakout sessions will be specifically for new beekeepers. A current trend in modern beekeeping is the urbanization of beekeeping. Sessions will be presented on the part bees play in the Sustainable Backyard. Dr. James E. Tew, Beekeeping Specialist, The Alabama Cooperative Extension System will present a discussion on The Honey Bee?s Role in the Green Movement. Equipment vendors from national supply companies will on site. Lunch will be provided by the Alabama Beekeepers? Association. If weather permits, an open-hive demonstration will be presented by local beekeepers. In addition to other university and industry websites, information will be posted at: www.onetew.<br />com. Everyone is working to make this day worth your time.<br />Contact information: Dr. James E. Tew, Tewbee2@gmail.com, www.onetew.com, (330)345-8336 http://www.americanbeejournal.com/site/epage/79331_828.htm?month=1&year=2012#cal45656 Organic Beekeeping Workshop (Intermediate/Advanced)<br />Metta Earth Institute, 334 Geary Rd., Lincoln, VT <br />Feb 5, 2012 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM<br /><br />Topics covered will include working with swarms, making splits and nucleus colonies, apitherapy, connecting with and developing a personal relationship with the bees. <br /><br />Fee $40 For information or to register call: 802-349-4279 http://www.americanbeejournal.com/site/epage/79331_828.htm?month=1&year=2012#cal50224 The Philadelphia Beekeepers Guild (PBG) is proud to bring organic beekeepers Sam Comfort and John Seaborn to The William Penn Charter School on Feb. 5, 2012, for a day-long event that?s sure to please both beekeepers and the general public alike. The bargain of a ticket price includes presentations on ?Small-Cell Beekeeping? and ?Using Top Bar Hives?, a box lunch, and moderated panel discussion with the speakers. Adults: $25; students with ID and members of PBG: $20.<br />The event is free to Penn Charter students, faculty and staff with school ID. Penn Charter?s Performing Arts Center is located at 3000 W. School House Lane, Philadelphia.<br />The PBG will raffle a garden-sized hive perfect for urban beekeeping & other prizes.<br />For more information, to make reservations or to learn about our other events, visit www.phillybeekeepers.org.<br /> http://www.americanbeejournal.com/site/epage/79331_828.htm?month=1&year=2012#cal46563 "So You Think You Want to be a Beekeeper"<br />A free introduction to beekeeping and its importance to agriculture brought to you by the Oneida County Beekeepers Association. Presentation by veteran beekeeper, Paul Goosen, and OCBA president, Moria King. February 6th, 6:30-8:00pm at the Rhinelander Public Library, 106 N. Stevens Street, Rhinelander, WI 54501. Questions? Please contact Moria at moriaking@gmail.com.<br /> http://www.americanbeejournal.com/site/epage/79331_828.htm?month=1&year=2012#cal47909 OHIO - Greater Cleveland Beekeepers Association's Beginning Beekeeping Classes<br /><br />February 1,8,15 and 22 7 - 9 pm Cost $45 includes membership in GCBA<br /><br />Classes and meetings take place in Metropark's Rocky River Nature Center, 24000 Valley Parkway, North Olmsted, Ohio 44070<br /><br />The book, "Beekeeping for Dummies" can be purchased separately. Best to reserve your copy early.<br />For registration information please visit the web site: www.greaterclevelandbeekeepersassociation.org. http://www.americanbeejournal.com/site/epage/79331_828.htm?month=1&year=2012#cal49095 The University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension Service will conduct two Beginning Beekeeping Workshops and 1 Beginning Beekeeping Field Day in 2012. Beginning Beekeeping Workshops will be held in Nebraska City on Feb. 8 and in Hastings on March 10. Both workshops will be from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Beginning Beekeeping Field Day will be conducted in Ithaca, Nebraska on April 21 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Workshop registration is $25 per person plus $6 for each additional family member. Registration includes, lunch, refreshments, and a workbook for new beekeepers. Registration for the field day is not required, but participants should bring a pot luck dish to share. More information about both workshops and directions to the meeting sites can be found at: <http://entomology.unl.edu/> or by requesting a printed flyer from Jeri Cunningham. Make checks payable to University of Nebraska and send them to:<br /><br />Jeri Cunningham<br />University of Nebraska<br />Department of Entomology<br />103 Entomology Hall<br />Lincoln, NE 68583-0816<br />Email: jcunningham1@unl.edu<br />402-472-8678 http://www.americanbeejournal.com/site/epage/79331_828.htm?month=1&year=2012#cal45021 Southeast KY Beekeeping School, Witley City & Corbin, February 11, 2012<br /><br />Visit Kentucky State Beekeepers Association web page for more information www.ksbabeekeeping.org http://www.americanbeejournal.com/site/epage/79331_828.htm?month=1&year=2012#cal46599 The Connecticut Beekeepers Association will be holding its annual Bee School on February 11th at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, Jones Auditorium, in New Haven CT. The Snow date will be February 12th. More information will be available at www.ctbees.com<br /> <br />This is an intensive one day program and pre-registration is encourgaged. http://www.americanbeejournal.com/site/epage/79331_828.htm?month=1&year=2012#cal46741 Beekeeping for Beginners<br />Feb. 11 from 9 am - 4:30 pm<br /><br />Beekeeping is exciting and growing in popularity. You have to know what to look for and be on top of subtle changes which could indicate potential problems or signal hive management actions the beekeeper should take. While beekeeping itself can be hard work, the rewards are definitely worth the time. Not only do you get honey, but your bees pollinate local plants and better the environment as a whole!<br /><br />This class, specifically for beginners, will cover introduction to bees and beekeeping, equipment, disease and pest management, planting for honeybees, yearly management and how to produce a honey crop. <br />Participants will be given information on where to buy bees and equipment. An advanced bee keeping class will be offered in the fall. <br />Participants should pack a lunch.<br />Pre-registration required.<br /><br />$40/adult ($35 Friends of Quarry Hill members), $18/child over 10 <br />w/adult registration($15 Quarry Hill members)<br /><br />Location Address:<br />Quarry Hill Nature Center<br />701 Silver Creek Rd. NE<br />Rochester, MN 55906<br /><br />Phone: 507-328-3950<br />Email: QuarryHill@QHNC.org