Winter 2008/2009 - December, January, February
Calendar of Classes and Events
The State Botanical Garden of Georgia
2450 South Milledge Avenue, Athens, Georgia 30605
ALL CLASSES REQUIRE PRE-REGISTRATION UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
Call 706-542-6156 or register on-line at
www.uga.edu/botgarden.
Beekeeping for Beginners Series
Dan Harris, Booger Hill Farm, Beekeeper, Athens
Members $40; non-members $45
Have you ever wanted to harvest honey from your own beehive? Would you
like to collect beeswax to make candles or soap? Do you have a touch of
'backyard biologist' in your blood? If so, we might have just what you
need - a series of workshops covering the fundamentals of beekeeping! The
schedule follows.
Unit 1: Beekeeping Basics
Saturday, December 6, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Visitor Center, Classroom A
Topics in Unit 1 include: history of beekeeping, honey bee biology,
components of a beehive, protective clothing and equipment, and tools.
Unit 2: Care and Feeding of Honeybees
Saturday, January 10, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Visitor Center, Classroom A
Learn techniques for spring and winter feeding and treatments for
parasites, diseases, and disorders. Dan will also provide information on
purchasing honeybees.
Unit 3: ABC's of Assembling a Beehive
Saturday, February 7, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Visitor Center, Classroom A
Dan will demonstrate how to assemble a commercial beehive kit - from glue
and nails to frames, foundation, and paint. He will also explain how to
set up your hive.
