Introduction to Beekeeping (101)
March 3 @ 6:00 pm
$40.00
Please join the Williamsburg Area Beekeepers Association (WABA) for an Introduction to Beekeeping (101) this coming March 2025. There are four classes which are held Monday evenings. Beekeeping Class is offered at $40.00 per student and price includes PSU Beekeeping Basic Book and Course Materials. For more information visit: https://wabava.org/classes/ or email us at info@wabava.org
Date: March 3rd, 10th, 24th and 31st.
Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Location: Coleman Nursery 3000 Ironbound Rd Williamsburg, VA 23185
What You’ll Learn:
Day 1: March 3, 2025
Introductions & Course Overview
Bee Biology and Colony Structure
Day 2: March 10, 2025
Beekeeping Resources and General Advice
Hive Components, Tools, and Equipment
Selecting Ideal Locations for your Apiary
Day 3: March 24, 2025
Pests, Diseases, and Treatments
Day 4: March, 31, 2025
Hands-On Hive Inspections and Seasonal Management
Nutrition, Feeding your Bees
Honey Harvesting
Course Review