Bee Keeping - A Brief Introduction

This session will provide an understanding of the basics of bees and bee keeping, with both a theoretical and practical elements. The intention is to provide sufficient information to allow an informed decision about keeping bees.

Topics covered will include:

• The importance of bees
• The benefits of keeping bees
• The products of the beehive
• The hierarchy of the hive

Candidates will be given a demonstration of handling frames and live bees.

Candidates are advised to bring wellington boots.

By making a booking you are declaring yourself medically fit to participate in the course.

Free parking is available on campus; a permit will be issued and should be clearly displayed.

Please bring your own refreshments.

Instructor / Student Ratio 1:8