BEE CLASS 2012
This year classes will be taught by Mark Hovanec, Ed Rice, and Bob Engel.
SPECIAL NOTE TO STUDENTS - The packaged bees are scheduled to arrive in Indiana on Tuesday, April 24th.
Ed is willing to install packages with you early on Wed/Thurs/Fri.
Call him to set up a time at 219-781-8526.
If you cannot install early, it is OK. And you can install in class on Saturday.
CLASS #1 |
MARCH 24th, 1pm @ The Hebron Scout Cabin, 205 S Adams, Hebron, IN |
CLASS #2 |
APRIL 14th, 1pm @ The Hebron Scout Cabin, 205 S Adams, Hebron, IN |
CLASS #3 |
APRIL 28th, 1pm @ The home of Ed & Bea Rice, 2813 W 47th Ave, Gary, IN
Please park in the back yard
We will be installing packages of bees.
You must wear a veil to participate. |
CLASS #4 |
MAY 19th, 1pm @ The home of Ed & Bea Rice, 2813 W 47th Ave, Gary, IN
Please park in the back yard
Plan to work in the bee yard.
You must wear a veil to participate. |
CLASS #5 |
TBA
This is the final class where the beginner students will receive their diplomas. |
Here is a helpful data sheet to keep track of your hives:
Bee Hive Frame Observation Data Sheet
Courtesty of Rob Dennison, White Lick Beekeepers Association IBA Director
The Northwest Indiana Beekeepers Association strives to help inform the public about bees and
beekeeping by offering a Beekeeping School each spring.
The school comprises of approximately five (5) classes throughout the spring months.
Though we call them classes, each short session is a loose collection of information
that will take the novice from starting beekeeping to a confident level,
capable of winterizing the colonies for next year's season.
Sign-up for the school begins each year at the local county fair and runs until the first class each spring.
If you would like to attend this year's class email: ebrice@prodigy.net or hovanecm@frontier.com for more info.
The classes are offered free of charge. Each student is required to wear proper safety equipment (veil/gloves)
if he/she is to participate in field activities. Quality of these items varies with price, but they can be obtained for under $10.
While this participation is not mandatory, it does greatly improve one's appreciation for the craft.
So you are not surprised with any hidden costs, a typical hive and bees will average between $150-200 per hive.
The price will depend on the age, quality, and condition of the equipment and bees. Many beekeepers have started out
considerably cheaper, others have invested more. We will actively teach you to find equipment that suits your needs
and goals at the best price. Keep in mind, equipment costs can be offset by sales of honey and pollen
much sooner than one might think (1-2 seasons).
We strongly suggest that anyone with even the slightest interest sign-up for the classes as they are free.
This has been a very good family project for many members.
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