Are you ready to become a beekeeper…or are you ready to learn more about the bees you’re keeping?
Extension apiculturist Elina Lastro Niño of the University of California, Davis, and her lab have announced a series of short courses for the new year–and folks can register now and/or purchase gift certificates. All will take place at the Harry H. Laidlaw Jr. Honey Bee Research Facility on Bee Biology Road, UC Davis campus, beginning Saturday, March 24, with the last course ending June 16.
The schedule and capsule information:
Planning Ahead for Your First Hives: Saturday, March 24
Working Your Colonies: Sunday, March 25
Queen-Rearing Techniques Short Course: Saturday and Sunday, April 21-22 course; Saturday and Sunday, April 28-29 course
Bee-Breeding Basics: Saturday, June 9
Varroa Management Strategies: Saturday, June 16
learn more at https://elninobeelab.ucdavis.edu/courses.html