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Beginning Beekeeping Class
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
 10
9 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.