Noahs Ark Beekeeping workshops

Beginners Beekeeping Workshops!! If you have been thinking about keeping bees but still have not jumped in this will be a calm, relaxed and fun experience outdoors to get a feel for beekeeping as a hobby and hopefully fall in love with it. This will be a great way to see if Beekeeping is for you. Workshops are held Saturday mornings and will cover the basics with hands on experience using both Langstroth and Top bar hives. Time 9am – 12:30pm Dunsborough Morning tea provided Class cost $70 per head Protective veil available for those who need. I will cover a range of beginner basics such as: Why you should keep bees Where you should keep bees Will look at and discuss what equipment is required to keep bees . How to work with bees naturally, organically and with respect How to behave around a beehive. How to avoid being stung! Watching the bees at the hive entrance and discussing their activity. Using a bee smoker properly Inspecting inside a hive for the Queen, worker bees(females), drones(males) eggs, larvae, pupae, pollen, honey and any disease. Discuss the different roles of the bees in the colony and watch them working. Discuss the management of a hive through the different seasons and what is required. What time commitment is required. Initial startup cost for equipment/bees What to expect in your first year beekeeping. What are your physical abilities as honey supers can get very heavy! Discuss different hive types that may suit your individual needs and preferences. Why raw honey is the best!! Plus try and answer as many questions as you may have. From past workshops I know there are a lot Lorenze Lorraine Langstroth once said, “a courageous beekeeper can make the bees submit to his will while a timid one will invite their fury.” This will be a great way to build up your confidence helping you to become a great beekeeper! I will be advertising the class locally and beyond so feel free to tell friends, family and anyone else who may be thinking of becoming a beekeeper. Let me know if your interested and I will get some more info out to you. Thanks! Luke