Apprentice Level 

 
The Apprentice Level Workshop series serves as an introduction to beekeeping for novice beekeepers and experienced beekeepers seeking a comprehensive refresher course.
The series includes spring and fall workshops.
 
   
 
Spring Course 2008    

The Spring Course is a comprehensive workshop designed to build basic beekeeping skills. The Spring Course focuses on starting with bees, beekeeping equipment, spring and summer management, identification and management of bee pests, and basic bee biology. Participants will receive a workshop manual to complement the lectures. Those interested in participating in the Apprentice Level Spring Course, but not in obtaining certification, are encouraged to attend.

Classes from 9:00 am until 6:00 pm each day.
Total: 12 hours lecture and 4 hours of field activities.

 
Course Apr Spr 08-01 COURSE FULL
Location Dyce Lab,  Ithaca, NY 
Directions... Lodgings...
Date Sat/Sun
April 26/27, 2008
COURSE FULL
Cost $125.00 COURSE FULL
Please let us know if you'd like to be on the waiting list in case of a cancellation
   
Spring Course 2008    

The Spring Course is a comprehensive workshop designed to build basic beekeeping skills. The Spring Course focuses on starting with bees, beekeeping equipment, spring and summer management, identification and management of bee pests, and basic bee biology. Participants will receive a workshop manual to complement the lectures. Those interested in participating in the Apprentice Level Spring Course, but not in obtaining certification, are encouraged to attend.

Classes from 9:00 am until 6:00 pm each day.
Total: 12 hours lecture and 4 hours of field activities.

 
Course Apr Spr 08-02 COURSE FULL
Location Dyce Lab,  Ithaca, NY 
Directions... Lodgings...
Date Sat/Sun
May 17/18, 2008
COURSE FULL
Cost $125.00 COURSE FULL
Please let us know if you'd like to be on the waiting list in case of a cancellation
 
Fall Course 2006    

The Fall Course is a continuation of the Spring Course and is designed to build additional beekeeping skills. The Fall Course focuses on removing and processing honey, preparation for the fall flow, identification and management of honey bee pests, and preparing the colony for winter. Participants will receive a manual to complement the lecture. Those interested in participating in the Apprentice Level Fall Course, but not in obtaining certification, are encouraged to attend.

Classes from 9:00 am until 6:00 pm
Total: 6 hours lecture and 3 hours of field activities

 
Course Apr Fall 08-01
Location Dyce Lab,  Ithaca, NY 
Directions... Lodgings...
Date Saturday
August 9, 2008
COURSE FULL
Cost

$75.00

Please let us know if you'd like to be on the waiting list in case of a cancellation
 
 
Nicholas W. Calderone
Associate Professor
Department of Entomology
Comstock Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853
 
Updated June 2006
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