Upcoming Events

CLASS: Basics of Beekeeping - info/dates
Our popular novice's overview of equipment, basic bee biology,
the beekeeper's first year and hive inspection techniques. This is
an excellent opportunity to find out if beekeeping is for you, and to
learn what you do (and don't) need to get started! Four hours
includes a 20-minute break.

CLASS: An Introducion to Apitherapy - info/dates
Taught by licensed acupuncturist Molly Romero, this class
provides a review of the history of apitherapy, an overview of the
benefits of honey, pollen, royal jelly, propolis, bee venom and how
to use these products.  Specific discussion will follow on
techniques in bee venom therapy, including bee acupuncture, and
a discussion on the status of apitherapy in the medical community.

CLASS: Spring Colony Managment- info/dates
Learn valuable tips to give your overwintered colonies the best
start for the season. Topics will include goal-setting, disease and
pest treatment, avoiding spring starvation and early swarming,
seasonal re-queening, making splits and nucs, and much more.
Seats are limited for this popular class, so be sure to book early!


CLASS: Beginner Meadmaking (Plus Mead Tasting!) -
info/
dates
Learn the basics of mead making from Drew Schwab, an
award-winning mead maker and second generation beekeeper.
And to add to the fun, you'll get to sample some of Drew's favorite
mead varieties!  March 20, 2010 @ 2pm here at the Ruhl Bee
Supply

Class Policies:
Pre-registration is required, and registration closes 3 days
prior to the class.

Cancellation Policy: As a courtesy to you and to our paid
instructors, cancellations made more than one week in
advance of the class are eligible for in-store credit.
Cancellations made later than one week prior to the class
are not eligible for store credit.

How To Become A
Beekeeper
A checklist of things to do to
get you on your way

More Helpful Information:
We highly recommend you
take
Beekeeping Basics or
another entry-level
beekeeping course before
joining other specialty
beekeeping classes. A basic
understanding of
terminology, equipment and
bee biology is essential.

Advance Registration for
class is required to ensure
we can reserve your seat and
provide you with materials.
You can give us a call with
your Visa, MasterCard or
Discover Card or order
online.

Most of our classes fill up
well in advance.

Leave a bit of time after each
scheduled class for Q&A!
Ruhl  Bee Supply
Classes and Events