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Starts in January
Cost for the class will be $ 75.00 for an individual, $95.00 for the whole family**.
and includes book and classroom materials, and one year membership to NEOBA.
There will be 2 series of classes :
Thursdays: January 13 thru February 17
Class will run for 6 Thursdays 6:00 pm till 9:00 pm
Saturdays: February 5 thru February 26 9:00 am till 2:00 pm
The classes will be held at the OSU extension office,4116 E 15th St.
Some classes will be held at alternate locations
Class is limited to 30 people
Please note: There are other costs associated with beekeeping, the final day of class is build day, you will be taught how to put your equipment together. You are responsible for purchasing your equipment (your instructors will tell you where you can purchase beekeeping equipment and what you will need).
To register call Euvonne 918-425-2026
or email shannafo@cox.net
Make checks payable to:
NEOBA
109 West 50th Street North,
Tulsa, Ok. 74126.
You may also pay in person at the next NEOBA meeting.
Please include: Name,
Address
Phone
Valid Email address.
# of people attending.**
Typical class schedule is as follows:
This schedule will be condensed into 4 weeks for the Saturday class.
** Family is defined as parents and minor children.
One book is provided per family.
NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION
Basic Beekeeping Starting Right With Bees
Week
1
Enrollment – Glossary
Introductions and General Club Information
History of Beekeeping
The Beekeeper’s Equipment
Parts of the Hive
Ordering Woodenware / Used Equipment
Week 2
Oklahoma Apiary Act
Obtaining Bees – Packages, Nucs, Established Hives, Swarms
Castes of Bees
Anatomy & Biology of Honeybees
Week 3
Races of Bees
Choosing and Preparing an Apiary Site
Installing Package Bees
Swarm Prevention and Control
Gathering Swarms
Week 4
Enemies of the Honeybee
Diseases, Pests, Medications
Proper Opening of a Hive
Spring & Summer Management
Week 5
Fall & Winter Management
Record Keeping
Harvesting Your Honey & Marketing
Final Review & Questions
Week 6
Hive Construction Workshop
This is a tentative schedule only and is subject to change due to the amount of questions asked and how longwinded the instructor may be.
For more information contact:
Euvonne Harrison
Greg Hannaford
** Family is defined as parents and minor children.
One book is provided per family.