Practical Beekeeping for Beginners

Piedmont Beekeepers Association will be offering 2 sessions of Practical Beekeeping for Beginners. This is an 8 + week class. Topics covered will include: Getting started with bees, Seasonal management, Integrated Pest Management techniques to monitor and sustain healthy colonies, Equipment and supplies necessary, options for acquiring bees to get started.

Two separate classes will be held:
Lynchburg area: Monday evenings, starting Jan 30,  James River Day
School, 5039 Boonesboro Rd, Lynchburg, 7-9 pm,
Franklin County area: Tuesday evenings, starting Jan 31, Turkey
Ridge Farm, 900 Baileys Cabin La., Boones Mill, VA, 7-9 pm,

$90.00 tuition covers one family unit and a set of includes 3 textbooks, notebook with handouts and additional materials, reference CD and one year of membership in local bee club.

Pre-registration is required. Class size is limited and fills fast, so please register early
More info: contact: Ann Zudekoff annzee@aol.com or 434-660-6063