103 Getting Through Winter
103 Getting Through Winter
Days: Saturday
Dates: September 6, 13, 20
Time: 10:am - 1:pm
Hours: 9
Location: 1400 Quincy St. NE, Washington DC
Prerequisite: Completed short course or equivalent
Type: Hands-on & Classroom
Fall management is the key to successfully overwintering honey bees. This three day class consists of classroom and hands-on lessons. Participants of all experience levels are welcome. This class focuses on preparing bee colonies for winter. We will provide lite refreshments.
Hive assessment (winter & spring)
Merging hives successfully
Fall pest and disease management
Fall, winter, spring, and emergency feeding
Hive configuration, insulation, and windbreaks
What to do with your winter time