Introduction to Beekeeping--Build a Hive
Course content: Spend the weekend with experienced beekeepers learning the skills you need to care for a hive of your own. You will build a Langstroth hive and receive some essentials (except for the bees) to start to welcome your tiny fuzzy livestock in the spring. Topics will include basic bee biology, issues affecting bee health, benefits of keeping bees, and information about economic opportunities for beekeepers
We keep our programs small so we can be flexible to address the needs of individuals and the group. Let us know how we can make this weekend work for you!
We keep our programs small so we can be flexible to address the needs of individuals and the group. Let us know how we can make this weekend work for you!
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Schedule: (subject to minor changes) Rescheduled from March
Friday, May 4, 2018 3-7:00pm Participants arrive, settle in, explore. 6-7:30pm Buffet style dinner. 7:30pm Session 1: A History of Beekeeping & an Overview of the Beekeeper's Year Saturday, May 5, 2018 8:30 am breakfast 9:00 Session 2: Dynamics of the Honey Bee Colony 10:00-12:30 Beekeeping Equipment & Building Hive Components 12:30-1 Lunch 1:30-3:00 Session 3: A Visit to an Apiary 3:00-5:00 Free time or work on hive (crafts, canoeing, naps, field trips…) 5:00 Session 4: Happy Hour—Bee games and mead tasting. 6:00 Dinner 7:00 Keynote presentation: Sustainable Beekeeping with John Lewis, Education Coordinator of Beekeepers of the Northern Shenendoah. 8:00 Live Music Sunday, May 6, 2018 8:30 Breakfast 9-10 Session 5: Managing the Challenges in Beekeeping 10-12 Work on hive 12:30 Lunch 1:00 wrap up, course evaluations, good-byes 1:30 End of facilitated program. Guests check-out by 3 pm or extend stay. |
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COSTS
Reserve your spot for $50 at www.yewmountain.org/yew-shop or call 304-653-4079. This deposit is refundable up to one week before course. Full payment is due at time of arrival--cash or checks preferred. We do not have online booking for rooms at this time. For local residents: special rates and policies. Limited scholarships are available: apply for scholarship
Program Tuition: Tuition costs are per person. Youth under 13 are free with paying adult. Babysitting may be available for an additional fee.
Meals: Must be purchased with a program (unless you are a local resident.) Includes 6 meals and snacks. We can accommodate special diets. Please provide these details on web form when paying your deposit online. Food is fresh, local, and organic when possible.
Materials Fee: $250 includes the parts for one hive, a hive tool, an entrance feeder, and whatever else we can get for that price. The price for a second hive kit would be reduced by the cost of the hive tool, etc.
Lodging: 2 nights lodging must be purchased with a program. (Unless you are a local resident.) Send us a note at check out when you reserve your spot, call 304-653-4079, or email us to arrange lodging. We cannot book lodging online at this time.
GOOD THINGS TO BRING:
a carpentry hammer, small trim or frame hammer for building the hive, binoculars (we have some you can check-out,) sunscreen (we sell a locally made natural sunscreen), closed-toe shoes, long pants and sleeves (light colored for visiting the bee yard,) hat, jacket, a swimsuit (for our pond or river excursions), favorite field guides (we have some you can check-out,) journal.
GOOD THINGS TO KNOW:
Reserve your spot for $50 at www.yewmountain.org/yew-shop or call 304-653-4079. This deposit is refundable up to one week before course. Full payment is due at time of arrival--cash or checks preferred. We do not have online booking for rooms at this time. For local residents: special rates and policies. Limited scholarships are available: apply for scholarship
Program Tuition: Tuition costs are per person. Youth under 13 are free with paying adult. Babysitting may be available for an additional fee.
Meals: Must be purchased with a program (unless you are a local resident.) Includes 6 meals and snacks. We can accommodate special diets. Please provide these details on web form when paying your deposit online. Food is fresh, local, and organic when possible.
Materials Fee: $250 includes the parts for one hive, a hive tool, an entrance feeder, and whatever else we can get for that price. The price for a second hive kit would be reduced by the cost of the hive tool, etc.
Lodging: 2 nights lodging must be purchased with a program. (Unless you are a local resident.) Send us a note at check out when you reserve your spot, call 304-653-4079, or email us to arrange lodging. We cannot book lodging online at this time.
GOOD THINGS TO BRING:
a carpentry hammer, small trim or frame hammer for building the hive, binoculars (we have some you can check-out,) sunscreen (we sell a locally made natural sunscreen), closed-toe shoes, long pants and sleeves (light colored for visiting the bee yard,) hat, jacket, a swimsuit (for our pond or river excursions), favorite field guides (we have some you can check-out,) journal.
GOOD THINGS TO KNOW:
- AT&T cellular service works pretty well. Others do not.
- We have a land line you may use: 304-653-4079.
- We have WIFI, but it is quite limited. Enjoy unplugging, if you can.
- The closest grocery stores are in Lewisburg (50 min.) or Marlinton (35 min.)
- We have limited refrigerator space if you would like to bring special food. We ask that you don’t store food in your rooms. We have storage bins for this purpose.
- BYO-Adult beverages to enjoy responsibly if you are old enough.
- Our rooms and buildings are non-smoking and we use unscented, natural cleaning products.
- To protect the ecology of our pond, we ask that swimmers use non-toxic natural sunscreen and/or bug repellent if they use any.
- We have one guest room where pets are allowed for an additional charge of $25. Pets must remain on a leash and are not allowed in common rooms (service animals excepted.)
- All participants must sign a standard Waiver and Release form.
- We are a small, community run non-profit and highly motivated to make this center the best resource it can be. The YMC is a constant work in progress. We welcome your ideas and feedback.
- Your participation in our weekend programs supports local experiential education and stewardship. Thank you!