+319 362 0664
5300 Otis Road SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

 

 

Beginning Beekeeping Series: Class B *FULL*


Beginning Beekeeping Series: Class B *FULL*
Date/Time
Registration Begins
12/1/2017
Last Day To Register
1/11/2018 12:00 PM
Location
5300 Otis Road SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403, US
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Join us for Iowa’s premier beekeeping class! This eight-session series is designed for individuals serious about keeping bees. It will take the participant through the annual cycle of beekeeping from establishing a hive to harvesting and marketing the honey produced. You will gain valuable hands-on experience by working with the hives at Indian Creek Nature Center. All classes are held at the Nature Center. Must register prior to the first class in January of each year, and be in attendance at the first class. 

Lecture Dates (6-9pm @ Amazing Space Auditorium 5300 Otis Rd): January 12th, February 9th, July 13th, October 12th

Class B Field Dates (11:30am-1:30pm @ Educational Apiary 6665 Otis Rd)*: April 14th, May 12th, August 11th
*Proper beekeeping attire required.

Bee Packet Pick-up (anticipated to be late April): pick up your packet if purchased through the Nature Center

Honey Fest: September 22th 10am-2pm

Honey Extraction: Open for class participants mid August - late September (call 319-362-0664 to reserve space)

Cost
$80.00 per Member
$100.00 per Non-Member
Cancellation Policy
To be eligible for a fee refund or transfer, ICNC requires a 48-hour advance notice for all cancellations. Eligible cancelled registrations can either be refunded or applied to another registration. All refunded registrations are charged an administrative processing fee of 10%. Only in cases of extreme weather or other extenuating circumstances will ICNC cancel a scheduled program. All programs cancelled by ICNC will receive a full refund.