WORCESTER COUNTY BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION, WCBA  
     
     

 Bee School Syllabus 2010

 
March 4:
Introduction to W.C.B.A. - Paul O'Connor Bee school Director & Mary Duane-WCBA President
Guest speaker:  WCBA Honey Queen
What is this all about? - Tim Loftus
Beehives and Protective Equipment - Paul O'Connor
 
March 11th:
Dynamics of the Hive - Ken Warchol
Sources and Installation of Packages and NUCs - Roland Sevigny		    
     
March 18:
Development and Progression of Packages and NUCs, TBD
Challenges of beekeeping - Ken Warchol		    
     
March 25:
Spring/Summer management - Michael Bayko & Gus Skamaryez
Hive assembly - Armand Provost		    
     
April 1:
Swarm Prevention - TBD
Fall Management - Bob DeBoer		    
     
April 8:
Honey Extraction - Tim Loftus
Bee Skit - Ken Warchol and WCBA members		    
     
April 15
Nectar and Pollen Plants in Worcester County - Chris Messier
The Delicate Balance - Ken Warchol		    
     
April 22:
The Panel, Bring your questions to a panel of experienced beekeepers.
Open discussion and course evaluation
Certificates and raffle

If the weather is doubtful, call any board member listed below on class day, Thursday, after 3pm or check the website

Mary Duane - 508-756-9282
Paul O'Connor - 508-869-6214

    
     
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