Backyard Bee Keeping Class

Backyard Bee Keeping

with Ann and Ron Padgett

Saturday, March 13,  2010, 1-3:00PM, $20. Location given upon pre-registration.

Have you thought about tending honey bees? This class will explore the challenging yet rewarding path to small-scale beekeeping using organic and sustainable practices. Learn about:

Bee Biology

Site Selection

Tools and Equipment

Rewards from the Hive

Ron and Ann Padgett have been keeping a few hives of bees since the 1980's.  They currently live in the Illinois Valley and have 12 hives of bees.