Session 1: Beekeeping Basics Sunday February 19, 2023. Instructor: Rachel Morrison, The Beecharmers. $60.
SABA Beginning Beekeeping Classes
Interested in Beekeeping? Come learn with the Sacramento Area Beekeepers Association (SABA). SABA is offering series of classes designed for beginning beekeepers. The 4 course series follows the typical beekeeping season with Session 1 Beekeeping Basics 2/19/23; Session 2 (this class is offered twice due to popularity) Managing the Colony 4/3/22 and 4/23/22; Session 3 Bee Health and Summer Beekeeping 6/11/22; and Session 4 Preparing for Winter and Honey Extraction Basics 8/20/22. Classes are $60 each.
Session 1: Beekeeping Basics
Topics:
- Introduction to the SABA Beginner Beekeeping Series
- Basic Biology of Bees and the Hive Workers, Drones, and Queens
- Beekeeping Equipment, The Hive and Accessories
- Getting Started – Choosing an apiary location, Best Honey Bees for the Sacramento Area
- Installing Your Bees – Packages and Nucs
- Caring for Bee Health – Varroa and Viruses, IPM Basics
- Seasonal tasks, Time commitment and What to Expect as a New Beekeeper
- Keeping it Legal – Registering your hive and beekeeping responsibilities
Date/Time: Saturday February 19, 2023, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Sacramento County Ag Office 4137 Branch Center Road, Sacramento CA 95827
Instructor: Rachel Morrison, The Beecharmers.
Other Information
- Beekeeping suits or veils are not needed at this first meeting.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I have to be a SABA member to enroll in classes? The Beginning Beekeeping class series is open to members and non-members. Intermediate courses are open to SABA members only.
- Are refunds available if I am unable to attend a class? SABA classes are offered at a low price and refunds are not issued.
Class Coordinator: Lisa Romero- [email protected]