Beginning Beekeeping Classes
Cook DuPage Beekeeping Association Announces Beginning Beekeeping Classes
The Cook DuPage Beekeepers Association and Cook County Farm Bureau have joined together to help get you started down the right path in keeping bees. Beginning on Feb. 21st, a Beginners Guide to Beekeeping will show you the joys of keeping your own bees and how to help them survive and flourish. Over the course of 6 weeks, experienced beekeepers will provide direction and instruction on the history of beekeeping, beekeeping basics, setting up your hive and installing your bees. Additionally, you will be provided with information and examples on how to manage your bees during the four seasons and the various items produced from the hive. Finally, a field day will be scheduled when the bee packages arrive to provide you with a hands on demonstration of installing bees into a hive.
During the course of the year, attendees will be invited to attend other field days and demonstrations that will provide you with an opportunity to experience the different events that occur during the beekeeping year.
Cost of the class will be $60.00 for CDBA and CCFB members and $85.00 to the general public. For further information and to register, please call 708-354-3276 during normal business hours.
Geneva Park District
Geneva Park District – Class will beheld on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 – 9:30 January 24 – March 13. Class size is limited to 20. Call the Geneva Park District (630) 232-4542 for more information or email them at www.genevaparks.com. The class will be held at Peck Farm Park Recreation Center in Geneva IL.Registration begins Dec. 6 for residents and Dec. 13 for non-residents.
Wheaton Park District
Wheaton Park District – Registration begins Nov. 15 for Wheaton residents and Dec. 6 for non-residents. The class will meet at Wheaton North High School on Wednesday evenings from 7:30 – 9:30 beginning January 25 – March 14. Class limit is 20 so register early. Registration information may be obtained by calling the Wheaton Park District office at (630) 510-5131 or register online at www.wheatonparkdistrict.com. Class #122178-01 Beekeeping for Beginners.
Chicago Botanic Gardens
The Chicago Botanic Gardens in Glenco, IL will be hosting a 1 day seminar on Beginning Beekeeping Saturday Feb. 18th from 9 – 4. Chuck and Karen Lorence will provide their insights and information on beginning beekeeping. Cost of the class is $59.00 for Chicago Botanic Garden Members and $74.00 for non members. Further information and registration can be completed on line by clicking here, or via telephone at (847) 835-5440.
Aurora Park District
The Aurora Park District will host a Beginning Beekeeping class at BlackBerry Farm beginning Feb. 2. Hillard Bryant, member of the Cook DuPage Beekeeping Association will be teaching the six week class.
Pullman District
The Pullman Beekeepers 2012 Beginning Beekeeping Class, being held Sundays 1-3pm from Feb 5th – Mar 11th at the Pullman US Bank. The class will cover a year in beekeeping, classroom instruction, practical advice and field demonstrations from Master Gardener and Mentor Edith McDonald. New beekeepers who complete the class will be prepared to begin the 2012
season. Class fee is $70 per person + $11 textbook. Registration deadline is Feb 1st; call 773-259-1295 or email jillmurtagh@wowway.com