Getting Through Winter 103

Days: Saturday

Dates: September 6, 13, 20

Time: 10:am - 1:pm

Hours: 9

Location: 1400 Quincy St. NE, Washington DC

Prerequisite: Completed short course or equivalent

Type: Hands-on & Classroom

Course summary: Fall management is the key to successfully overwintering honey bees. This three day class consists of classroom and hands-on lessons. Participants of all experience levels are welcome.

This course will help beekeepers understand the steps needed to better prepare honey bees for winter.

Topics include:

• Hive assessment (winter & spring)
• Fall pest and disease management
• Fall, winter, spring, and emergency feeding
• Hive configuration and insulation

We will provide lite refreshments.

Host or Publisher Bee CARE Institute