Are you planning to start your first backyard beehive this spring? Or are you just curious about urban beekeeping? Do you consider yourself a beginner beekeeper and want to learn new strategies or brush up on your beekeeping skills? This workshop will cover the basics for a successful start to backyard beekeeping and topics will include:

• Choosing hive style and using basic equipment
• How to talk to your neighbors about your new hobby
• When, what and hows of hive inspection
• How to spot the queen (or know when she’s not there!)
• Integrated pest management strategies
• Common hive problems and solutions
• Honey extraction
• Winter beekeeping checklist

Instructor: Rachel Morrison, The Beecharmers

Price: $25

Location: American River Ranch in the Schoolhouse, 2140 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

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