Bee-Wise Beekeeping on the Central Coast is an introduction to honey bees and the origin and races of Apis mellifera. Join us in this free class with Andreas Olbring, Beekeeper from the Gilroy Beekeepers Association. Topics will include the life cycle of honey bees and the colony, the bee yard and bee keeping equipment. Bee keepers interaction with the hive during the seasons as well as the purpose of swarming, splitting hives and rearing queens will be discussed. Problems such as CCD colony collapse disorder will be explained.
Please arrive 15 minutes early for check-in or registration. Walk-ins will register at the SJB State Park Entrance, Plaza Hotel. A portion of the class will be held outside, so please dress appropriately.
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