Beekeeping for beginners will cover the basics needed to start your first hives.
Topics will include:
Equipment setup including Langstroth, Top Bar, and Warre
How and where to purchase your first two hives
Hive management
Pests and diseases
Hands-on: “Looking in a hive”
Questions and discussion
Instructions: Please bring protective equipment if available to you. If you are not interested in looking at a hive up close an observation hive will be available.
Date: Saturday, June 22
Time: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Ages: All ages
Location: Wild Comb Apiary, S2206 County Road S, Westby, WI 54667
Sliding Scale Course Fee Guidelines
Supporter Level Ticket: $65
If you move through the world with financial ease and the means to fulfill many of your wants as well as your needs – you are able to eat out when you want, abundantly meet your needs through employment or can comfortably not work, have access to family wealth, own property, etc. – consider paying at this level, which will help us ensure the long term sustainability of our programs while keeping our offerings accessible to those with access to fewer resources.
Sustainer Level Ticket: $50
If you are able to meet your needs with relative ease while budgeting your educational and entertainment spending – for instance, you are able to take classes and eat out occasionally as long as you are mindful – consider paying at this level, which will help sustain the work of the Folk School at a modest level.
Supported Level Ticket: $35
If you struggle to fund your basic needs and have limited access to resources in your family and community, or if you would not be able to access this offering without a discounted payment option, consider paying at this level. We value your presence and contributions to our community and do not want any economic circumstances to be a barrier to attendance!
Instructor Bio - Jordan Bendel
Jordan has been keeping bees for over 25 years in the driftless region. He has experienced many facets of the beekeeping industry and experimented with a variety of beekeeping techniques. He currently runs a migratory beekeeping operation focused on queen and nucleus production.