Coastal Georgia Beekeeping Course
New or aspiring beekeeper? Our 2022 Coastal Georgia Beekeeping Course is an excellent opportunity to learn what it takes to keep healthy hives.
This seven-part course will consist of lectures and hands-on demonstrations covering honey bee biology, hive management, bee forage, honey extraction, and more!
Our instructors Keith Fielder, Putnam County Extension Coordinator, and Laura Liu of the Coastal Empire Beekeepers Association are excited to share their expertise with you!
Space is limited, so don't wait to register!
Course Details
Each session will be held the third Saturday of the month, January through July 2022 from 9 am to 12 pm.
Fee
The course fee is $240, which covers all seven sessions for a total of 21 hours of in-depth instruction.
Location
Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens
2 Canebrake Rd
Savannah, GA 31408
Course Schedule
Each session will be held the third Saturday of the month, January through July 2022 from 9 am to 12 pm.
Session Dates and Topics
January 15th |
Getting Started: Equipment, Input, and Hive Assembly. |
February 19th |
The Basics of Hive Management; Honey Bee Biology |
March 19th |
Spring Management; Package or Nuc Installation |
April 16th |
Useful Honey Plants of Coastal GA; Honey Bee Foraging Behavior; Queen Management |
May 21st |
Honey Harvesting and Processing |
June 18th |
Splitting Colonies |
July 16th |
Mite and Disease Management; Preparing for Next Year |
Learn More About Our Collaborators
Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens at the Historic Bamboo Farm
Coastal Empire Beekeepers Association (CEBA)