WORCESTER COUNTY BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION, WCBA

EST. 1900

The oldest county beekeeping organization in the United States

Bee School

67th Worcester County Beekeeper's School

The Spring 2009 Bee School program will be held at the
UMASS Medical School,
55 Lake Ave. N. Worcester, MA 7:00-9:30pm

This school is appropriate for both the beginner and experienced beekeeper, the individual or family.  Whether an individual or family, the fee for the school is $30.00 per family.

This includes a course manual, pro-rated WCBA membership through August 31, 2009 and the WCBA newsletter.  Registration is on the first night of class or by mail.

The seven week curriculum includes a variety of interesting lectures, hands-on experiences and outdoor workshops.  Learn from the experiences of commercial as well as hobbyist beekeepers.  Topics include Getting Started, Hive Management, Safety Equipment, and many other that are important to local beekeeping.

Honeybees are renown for their economic value as pollinators of fruits, vegetables and other agricultural crops.  As well as being important pollinators, honeybees collect pollen, produce royal jelly and propolis - all of which are used as dietary supplements.   Bees also product beeswax that can be used for everything from candles to cosmetics.

All sessions are in Amphitheater 1 unless otherwise noted. 
Registration begins on March 5th at 6:00pm
Classes start promptly at 7:00pm

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