2018 Beekeeping Classes

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2018 Beginner Beekeeping Class
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Beginner Beekeeping Series
​at Wickiup Hill, Toddville, IA
Join us for this beginner series designed for individuals serious about becoming a beekeeper. This series will walk participants through the annual cycle of beekeeping from establishing a hive to harvesting the honey produced. This is an in-depth, total immersive learning experience. Classes will be held at the Wickiup Hill Learning Center and taught by taught Erin Miller and Shane Bixby, Certified Master Beekeepers UMT. To keep up with demand, two series of beginner classes are now being offered. Choose Monday or Friday nights. 

You must pay for this class through the instructors.  You cannot pay through this web site. Please contact:  Honeybeeclasses@gmail.com or call 319-721-3493.

Class Times for 2018 Beginner Beekeeping Monday Night : Times 7-9pm
Monday January 22nd
Monday February 5th
Monday February 19th
Monday March 5th
Monday  March 19th
April 2nd
August TBD Extraction
Monday August 27th

Class Times for 2018 Beginner Beekeeping Friday Night : Times 6-9pm
Monday January 19th
Monday February 2nd
Monday February 16th
Monday March 2nd
August TBD Extraction
Monday August 27th
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Class Cost: $100.00 Individual or $150.00 Couple (you and your spouse/friend, shared materials) Fees Cover: classes, informational handouts, support: online/mentoring/phone line and if necessary hive inspection by an instructor at your location.
This program is a comprehensive beginning beekeeping class.
It is recommended starting two colonies of bees. The cost is approximately $800 -$1000 for 2 hives, equipment, and bees.
Beekeepers usually devote 2 hours weekly to working in their apiaries April-September, with several additional hours in the early spring and fall.
Disclaimer: Check with your local government to see if you can legally keep bees before doing so.
For any additional information, email: honeybeeclasses@gmail.com
Subject: Bee Classes
Space is limited. 

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