09-15-2015, 11:00 AM
These workshops, combining lecture, lab and fieldwork, were designed to support beekeepers at all levels of experience or those who aspire to keep bees. Participants have an opportunity to learn this fascinating skill with the support of Hawaii Apiary Specialist and instructor Danielle Downey. Our classes will take you through Honey Bee Biology, Honey Bee Health, Products of the Hive, and Field day in the Apiary. Our classes will take you through Honey Bee Biology, Honey Bee Health, Products of the Hive, and Field day in the Apiary. Classes can be taken as a series for $50.00 or separately at $20.00 each.
Bee Biology
Bees are fascinating organisms; this class is not just for beginners. Whether you keep bees now or have never seen a colony up close, this class will really pique your interest! By understanding the Biology of the hive, you can better appreciate and care for bees. How do they navigate? What do they see? Who does what in there and how do they decide?! In addition to bee biology, participantswill learn about beekeeping origins and history, beekeeping equipment and its use, colony placement and development,and pollination.
October 6, 2015, Tues, 5-8pm, UH Hilo, STB 118, $20
Honey Bee Health
It has never been more difficult to keep bees healthy! This class prepares you to recognize and respond to bee health concerns. Participantswill learn about beehealth issues specific to Hawaii as wellas how to identify various parasites, pathogens and pests and environmental stresses tobeecolonies, and what the management options are to keep healthy hives.
October 13, 2015, Tues, 5-8pm, UH Hilo, STB 118, $20
Products of the Hive
Healthy bees make many valuable products; learn how to use them all!Participantswill reviewbeebiology with a focus on products of the hive, learning how they are collected and used. The various products derived from the hive include honey, wax, royal jelly,beevenom, propolis and pollen. Some will be used to demonstrate making candles, tinctures, lotions balm.
October 20, 2015, Tues, 5-8pm, UH Hilo, STB 118, $20
Field day in the Apiary
Getting into the apiary is the best part! The apiary field day is optional and weather dependent, but if weather permits, we will inspect bee hives in a demonstration apiary. Students will learn how to wear protective gear, use a smoker and hive tool. We will discuss what to watch for inside and outside the hives, and how to open and inspect both top bar and Langstroth hives. Orientation will include sting safety, hive equipment and design, identifying colony health, honey, pollen and propolis. Wear light colored clothing, including pants and long-sleeve shirt and close-toed shoes with light colored cottonsocks. There will be bee suits/veils to share, and if you have your own bee suit and/or veil, please bring them.
Call CCECS at 974-7664 for more info or to register at http://hilo.hawaii.edu/academics/ccecs/courses
Available in alternate format upon request. Contact 974-7664 (V), 933-3334 (TTY) for assistance or Disability Accommodations.
October 24, 2015, Tues, 9am-1pm, Komohana Research and Extension Center, $20
Bee Biology
Bees are fascinating organisms; this class is not just for beginners. Whether you keep bees now or have never seen a colony up close, this class will really pique your interest! By understanding the Biology of the hive, you can better appreciate and care for bees. How do they navigate? What do they see? Who does what in there and how do they decide?! In addition to bee biology, participantswill learn about beekeeping origins and history, beekeeping equipment and its use, colony placement and development,and pollination.
October 6, 2015, Tues, 5-8pm, UH Hilo, STB 118, $20
Honey Bee Health
It has never been more difficult to keep bees healthy! This class prepares you to recognize and respond to bee health concerns. Participantswill learn about beehealth issues specific to Hawaii as wellas how to identify various parasites, pathogens and pests and environmental stresses tobeecolonies, and what the management options are to keep healthy hives.
October 13, 2015, Tues, 5-8pm, UH Hilo, STB 118, $20
Products of the Hive
Healthy bees make many valuable products; learn how to use them all!Participantswill reviewbeebiology with a focus on products of the hive, learning how they are collected and used. The various products derived from the hive include honey, wax, royal jelly,beevenom, propolis and pollen. Some will be used to demonstrate making candles, tinctures, lotions balm.
October 20, 2015, Tues, 5-8pm, UH Hilo, STB 118, $20
Field day in the Apiary
Getting into the apiary is the best part! The apiary field day is optional and weather dependent, but if weather permits, we will inspect bee hives in a demonstration apiary. Students will learn how to wear protective gear, use a smoker and hive tool. We will discuss what to watch for inside and outside the hives, and how to open and inspect both top bar and Langstroth hives. Orientation will include sting safety, hive equipment and design, identifying colony health, honey, pollen and propolis. Wear light colored clothing, including pants and long-sleeve shirt and close-toed shoes with light colored cottonsocks. There will be bee suits/veils to share, and if you have your own bee suit and/or veil, please bring them.
Call CCECS at 974-7664 for more info or to register at http://hilo.hawaii.edu/academics/ccecs/courses
Available in alternate format upon request. Contact 974-7664 (V), 933-3334 (TTY) for assistance or Disability Accommodations.
October 24, 2015, Tues, 9am-1pm, Komohana Research and Extension Center, $20