BaeHive (6) Week Beekeeper Training Program for Women:

Session 2

Class Full

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CLASS OVERVIEW

Capacity
- Twelve participants per session
Program
- Week One
  - Understanding Bees / Beekeeping in Urban Spaces/ What’s the rules
  - Objectives:
    - Learn to identify different types of Bees that live in a hive
    - Cover the History of Beekeeping in Africa
    - Name Bee body parts, their function and development
    - Learn what each Bees job is within the hive
    - Learn what Bees do depending on the season – Beekeeper Calendar
    - We will learn about the different methods of feeding your bees
    - We will cover the different plants & flowers you can plant or are native to foraging bees
    - We will have a discussion on the environmental issues that impact bee colonies and Beekeepers
    - What are the Beekeeping Regulations in your area.
- Week Two
  - Beekeeping Equipment /Beehive parts/ Hive Inspections/ Infestation Prevention
  - Objectives:
    - What tools and other equipment is needed to care for your Hive
    - How to Complete a Hive Inspection
    - What are We Looking for During Inspections
    - Identifying Disease and Infestations
    - Disease and Infestation Treatment
    - What’s in a Hive Box
    - How to Track and Monitor your Hive
    - How to Properly Wear your PPE
    - Bee Yard Etiquette
    - Do’ and Don’ts of Beekeeping
    - Beekeeper Resources
- Week Three
  - Hive Inspections (Hands-On Training)
- Week Four
  - Hive Inspections (Hands-On Training)
- Week Five
  - Hive Inspections (Hands-On Training)
- Week Six
  - Hive Inspections (Hands-On Training)