Three 2 hour courses will give you the foundation to start beekeeping. From determining the type of hive, to placement, rules, installation, inspections, treatment, harvesting and overwintering, you will learn what to expect and how to deepen your new relationship with bees. Course includes Phil Chandler's Barefoot Beekeeping book and you are required to pass a test to receive the Beepod Certificate for Beekeeping.

Urban Ecology Center-Riverside
1500 E Park Place
Milwaukee, WI 53211
reservations 414-964-8505
www.urbanecologycenter.org
(members $140 - nonmembers $150)
Sep 13, 20  & 27

Class 2 of 3  - Safety & Startup

a) Safety
Bees Sting!
Allergic Reactions
Anatomy of Stinger/Removal
Scents- Smoker
Oils
Sting Kits/Epi Pens
Recap on polite Beehavior

b) Veils/Smoker
Always have two veils upon approaching hive
Always have smoker with flame and fuel upon approaching hive

c) Installation
Packaged Bees/Caretaking
Weather Permitting
Going through the motions
Queen Placement/Marshmallow
Dumping
Closing Up/Feeding
Let alone Phase

d) Queen Introduction
Handling
Marking
Release

e) First Inspection
Queen Release/Alive
Temperment of Bees
Drawn Comb/Eggs/Food Stores
Feeding