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

 

 

Beginning Beekeeping Series *FULL*


Beginning Beekeeping Series *FULL*
Date/Time
Registration Begins
12/2/2019
Last Day To Register
2/1/2020 4:00 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, year-long 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 in the Indian Creek Nature Center Educational Apiary, or your own hives! Participants must register online (no walk-ups will be accepted), and must be in attendance at this first class. Classes fill quickly!

Cost: $90 M; $100 NM

Recommended Text: The Beekeeper's Handbook, 4th edition by Diane Sammataro and Alphonse Avitabile (available for purchase in the Nature Center Creekside Shop). 

Lecture Dates (6-8:30pm @ Amazing Space Auditorium 5300 Otis Rd): February 7, March 13, July 17, October 9

Field Dates (Times vary @ Educational Apiary 6665 Otis Rd)*: April 19 from 1-4pm, May 16 from 9-11am, August 8 from 9-11am
*Proper beekeeping attire required.

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

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

Cost
$90.00 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.