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Today was the first of the two beekeeping classes in Lawrence, KS. sponsored by the NEKBA. This is the 2nd time we’ve set in on this class. This year’s keynote speaker was Dr. Diana Sammataro, recently retired from the Carl Hayden Honey Bee Research Center in Tucson AZ.
There were over 200 people in attendance today. Dr. Sammataro spoke mainly about the biological Continue reading “2016 Beekeeping Class”
Last week we ordered an unpainted hive online and it was delivered much quicker than we thought. That’s great, because the exterior will need to be painted before placing it in the yard.
On Saturday we bought a fully painted hive and Continue reading “Equipment”
Last spring we both took classes in Lawrence, KS on beginning beekeeping. It was sponsored by the Northeast Kansas Beekeepers Association ( NEKBA ) and held on two consecutive Sundays at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. We will both be taking it again this year as a refresher, right before we get our new bee packages this spring. That should be around the first of April.
Another great event for beginners is the NEKBA Fun Day held annually in June. It’s a full day of instruction, hands on with bees and hives, and a chance to swap stories with established beekeepers and other newbies, like we are. Be sure to ask 5 different beekeepers the same question. Continue reading “Newbee Classes”