Class Offerings for 2021
At present all classes will be via Zoom. We are currently planning to hold our Field Day and Beginners with Bees class with masks and social distancing.Exploring what's entailed in beekeeping
Learn what's involved in keeping bees. This one hour overview looks at the materials, cost and time commitment needed to keep bees.
WHEN:
To be announced
WHERE:
Bluestone Meadow Lavender Farm, 2025 Carson Rd, Placerville, CA
PRICE:
$10
This two-part introductory class is comprised of one classroom day and one afternoon in the field. Taught by experienced club members, many in the CA Master Beekeeping Program, you’ll learn all you need to know to start beekeeping this spring.
SAT FEB 6
The classroom day is divided into six small stations. You’ll learn:
We recommend the following books for the beginner beekeeper:
WHEN:
Saturday, February 6, 2021, 9am to 4pm
WHERE:
Zoom
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SAT APR 10
During the afternoon field day you’ll learn:
NOTE: Bring your veil and smoker
WHEN:
Saturday, April 10, 2021, noon to 3pm
WHERE:
Bluestone Meadow Lavender Farm 2025 Carson Rd, Placerville, CA
PRICE:
$60 nonmember
$45 club member (must be logged in to get discount)
$20 youth (under eighteen)
You’ve just installed your bees. What’s next? We understand that “information overload” is a given for new beekeepers. This field day class provides new beekeepers an in-hive review and demonstration of topics covered in Beginning Beekeeping.
Taught by experienced club members, many in the CA Master Beekeeping Program, you’ll review what is needed to get a good start with your new colonies.
In this 3-hour class you’ll review:
NOTE: Bring your veil and smoker
WHEN:
Saturday, May 15, 2021, 11am to 2 pm
WHERE:
Sherwood Demonstration Garden and Community Observatory
6699 Campus Drive, Placerville, CA
PRICE
$35 nonmember
$25 club member (must be logged in to get discount)
$10 youth (below 18)
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Prerequisite: Must have successfully over-wintered one colony
Your bees survived the winter! Now what? In this intermediate class learn more about working your colonies and integrated pest management (IPM) with experienced club members, many in the CA Master Beekeeping Program.
Taught in four stations, you’ll learn:
WHEN:
Saturday, March 6, 2021, 9am – 4pm
WHERE:
Zoom
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PRICE:
$60 nonmember
$45 club member (must be logged in to get discount)
$20 youth (under eighteen)
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5 students minimum
What’s a Top Bar Hive? Learn the basics of TBH beekeeping with Chuck Jachens, an experienced TBH beekeeper in the CA Master Beekeeping Program.
You’ll learn:
WHEN:
Saturday, February 20, 2021, 9am-1pm
WHERE:
Zoom
Please logon early to sign in
PRICE:
$60 nonmember
$45 club member (must be logged in to get discount)
$20 youth (under eighteen)
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