Beginner Beekeeping Webinar

Here's the buzz on getting started with a fascinating hobby

Have you ever thought of beekeeping but didn’t know how to start?  Maybe this webinar series is for you.   This course is geared for potential and novice beekeepers.  Topics such as bee biology, hive location, hive equipment, package installation and other subject matter will be covered.   The series will lay a good knowledge foundation before you start into this fun and exciting enterprise.

Penn State Cooperative Extension is pleased to announce a Beginner Beekeeping on-line program. Tom Butzler, beekeeper and horticulture educator along with Don Woodring, Master Beekeeper and extension educator will be presenting a series of bi-monthly sessions starting on Monday, January 18^th at noon.  Each seminar lasts approximately one hour can be located at https://breeze.psu.edu/beekeeping/

Six live seminars are scheduled for every other Monday, starting on January 18^th at noon.  Each session will be recorded.  So, if you are unable to participate in the "live" session, a recording of it will be available for you to view at your convenience.  Of course, none of the interactive elements will be available when watching the recording.

To participate in the live seminars you must register and have a "Friend of Penn State" user ID.   This can be done at the following site:  https://fps.psu.edu/

Additional information can be obtained at http://clinton.extension.psu.edu/Hort/webinar/10Beekeeping.htm

Participation in the web seminar does not require any special software.  To view live and previously recorded seminars all you need is a high-speed Internet connection and sound.

We look forward to having you join these discussions and learning experiences. "See" you there on Monday, January 18^th.

Looking Ahead:

January 18

We’ll explore some on-line and print beekeeping references that you might feel useful in beekeeping experience.  A review of the basic equipment needed to start into beekeeping will finish off the discussion.  Noon

February 1

We’ll dive into a little history of beekeeping which will lead us to a discussion of the biology.  Just how does the queen control all the workers?  NNoon

February 15

Just how do you get bees?  Listen in as we talk about packages, nucs, and swarms.  NNoon

March 1

The main concern for new honeybee colonies in the spring is the issue of food and space.  Although a beautiful sight, not enough space could lead to swarming.  NNoon

March 15

Fall and summer management differ from spring objectives.  We’ll show you how to start getting your bees ready for winter.  NNoon

March 29

Before the mid-1980’s, beekeeping was relatively simple.  The introduction of the varroa mite changed the hobby drastically.  Join the discussion as we talk about honeybee pests and your role in maintaining a healthy hive.  Noon