Beekeeping Taster Day
One day course
Ideal for those interested in honey bees or considering becoming a beekeeper.
This one day course covers the biology of the honey bee, the equipment you’ll need to keep bees, the gadgets you can buy, the pests and diseases to watch out for and the flowers you can plant to help bees and other pollinators and where to get your own bees.
Topics include honey bee biology and ecology, choosing a hive, management through the year, pests and diseases, plants for bees, how to start beekeeping and includes (weather depending) hands-on experience with a colony of bees at the College apiary.
Equipment required
- Bee suit or long sleeved top (not woollen) and long trousers (a veil and gloves will be provided)
- Wellington boots
- Notebook and pen
Course details
| Dates & Location | Various dates are available for our Beekeeping Taster Day One Day Workshop: 18th May, 2024 29th June, 2024 20th July, 2024
Saturdays, 09:00 - 17:00 Plumpton College Campus |
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| Duration | Who is a one day workshop suitable for? A One Day workshop is an experiential day for individuals with limited to no knowledge of the area being covered. It is a fun social unaccredited course that could be suitable to be given as a gift or to join in order to meet likeminded people. If you are looking at this workshop for Continued Professional Development or enhanced skill development please refer to our fully accredited adult part-time courses. There are no entry requirements for this course. |
| Costs | £70 |
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this course.
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