December – ONLINE Introduction to Beekeeping Class at The Bee Store

September – Introduction to Beekeeping Class (Online)

The Bee Store 2230 Tacketts Mill Dr., Suite D,, Lake Ridge, United States

Wanna-be beekeeper? Not sure if beekeeping is for you? Want to know the basics about beekeeping before you dive in? Then have we got the class for you! Welcome to The Bee Store. By beekeepers for beekeepers (and honey lovers), The Bee Store is the number one location in Northern Virginia to learn everything about

Free

September – Beginning Beekeeping Class – Pests and Diseases (Online)

The Bee Store 2230 Tacketts Mill Dr., Suite D,, Lake Ridge, United States

This class will help the beekeeper identify common maladies impacting the honeybee colonies. Attendees will learn how pests and diseases affect the colony, how to test for them, and how to treat them. We will focus a large part of the class on the Varroa Destructor mite. What: Beekeeping - Pests and Diseases at The Bee

$20

September – Beekeeping – Prepping Honeybee Colonies for Winter (Online)

The Bee Store 2230 Tacketts Mill Dr., Suite D,, Lake Ridge, United States

Course summary - This class will help the beekeeper understand the steps needed to better prepare the honeybee colony for winter.  Topics include arranging colonies to overwinter, feeding, preparation of winter additions, making fondant, combinations, and late-season mite treatments. What: Beekeeping - Prepping colonies for Winter at The Bee Store When: September 20, 2019  - 5:00PM

$20

October – Introduction to Beekeeping Class (Online)

The Bee Store 2230 Tacketts Mill Dr., Suite D,, Lake Ridge, United States

Wanna-be beekeeper? Not sure if beekeeping is for you? Want to know the basics about beekeeping before you dive in? Then have we got the class for you! Welcome to The Bee Store. By beekeepers for beekeepers (and honey lovers), The Bee Store is the number one location in Northern Virginia to learn everything about

Free

October – Beginning Beekeeping Class – Anatomy and Colony Dynamics (Online)

The Bee Store 2230 Tacketts Mill Dr., Suite D,, Lake Ridge, United States

Welcome to Beekeeping 101, the first class in the series! This class will cover honeybee anatomy, colony dynamics, honeybee roles in the hive, setting up your apiary, and a brief history of beekeeping. Consider this class the foundation from which the series builds upon. Attendees should bring note-taking materials. What: Beekeeping - Anatomy and colony dynamics at The

$20

October – Beginning Beekeeping Class at The Bee Store – Inspections (Online)

The Bee Store 2230 Tacketts Mill Dr., Suite D,, Lake Ridge, United States

Welcome to Beekeeping 102! This class will cover basic beekeeping including beekeeping tools, how to light a smoker (and keep it lit!), receiving your bees, installing your bees, and conducting inspections. We will go into detail about what to look for during routine inspections. Attendees should bring note-taking materials. Who should attend? New beekeepers and those

$20

November – Introduction to Beekeeping Class (Online)

The Bee Store 2230 Tacketts Mill Dr., Suite D,, Lake Ridge, United States

Wanna-be beekeeper? Not sure if beekeeping is for you? Want to know the basics about beekeeping before you dive in? Then have we got the class for you! Welcome to The Bee Store. By beekeepers for beekeepers (and honey lovers), The Bee Store is the number one location in Northern Virginia to learn everything about

Free

November – ONLINE Beginning Beekeeping Class – Pests and Diseases

The Bee Store 2230 Tacketts Mill Dr., Suite D,, Lake Ridge, United States

This event will be held ONLINE via webinar This class will help the beekeeper identify common maladies impacting the honeybee colonies. Attendees will learn how pests and diseases affect the colony, how to test for them, and how to treat them. We will focus a large part of the class on the Varroa Destructor mite.

$20

November – ONLINE Beekeeping – Prepping Honeybee Colonies for Winter

The Bee Store 2230 Tacketts Mill Dr., Suite D,, Lake Ridge, United States

Course summary - This class will help the beekeeper understand the steps needed to better prepare the honeybee colony for winter.  Topics include arranging colonies to overwinter, feeding, preparation of winter additions, making fondant, combinations, and late-season mite treatments. What: Beekeeping - Prepping colonies for Winter at The Bee Store When: November 22, 2019  - 5:00PM

$20

December – ONLINE Introduction to Beekeeping Class at The Bee Store

The Bee Store 2230 Tacketts Mill Dr., Suite D,, Lake Ridge, United States

Wanna-be beekeeper? Not sure if beekeeping is for you? Want to know the basics about beekeeping before you dive in? Then have we got the class for you! Welcome to The Bee Store. By beekeepers for beekeepers (and honey lovers), The Bee Store is the number one location in Northern Virginia to learn everything about

Free