This workshop will demonstrate the equipment and techniques used to process wax capping into a clean and usable product. The workshop will also include making beeswax chap stick to demonstrate how to utilize the cleaned wax. Register by emailing Bob@BurghBees.com. Cost: $20 (pay at the workshop) Notes: Free parking is available in the facility parking lot. Beverages and snacks will be provided.
This One Day Classroom-based course offers beginning beekeepers an introduction to honey bee biology and basic approaches to beekeeping. The course will include: an overview of honey bee castes and races, a discussion of bee biology in order to understand the challenges facing honey bees, and an overview of the basic equipment necessary for successful beekeeping. The goal is for students to learn how to keep bees for the first year. The class will be held on: FALL November 19th from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
This one day classroom-based course offers beginning beekeepers an introduction to honey bee biology and basic approaches to beekeeping. The course will include: an overview of honey bee castes and races, a discussion of bee biology in order to understand the challenges facing honey bees, and an overview of the basic equipment necessary for successful beekeeping. The goal is for students to learn how to keep bees for the first year. Date: Saturday, March 12, 2016 Time: 8:00am - 3:00pm Location: Energy Innovation Center, 1435 Bedford Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 *There will be a short break for lunch. Please bring lunch with you. Registration Here - BK101 Condensed Registration Spring Notes: Free parking is available in the facility parking lot. Food and beverages are not allowed in the classrooms. Beverages and snacks will be provided before class and at breaks in the kitchen area. A lunch break is planned, so you may either bring a lunch or go out to lunch. UPDATE: Pittsburgh's Saint Patrick's Day Parade is also March 12th. The parade route will close some downtown streets to include Grant and Liberty. Prior year street closures started at 7:30 AM. We recommend you leave extra travel time and if possible plan a route that does not come through the parade area. They will likely publish more details on the parade as the date gets closer.
Date: Sunday, June 28th Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Homewood Apiary - 6933 Susquehanna St, Pittsburgh 15208 This field-based workshop will focus on methods to monitor, identify, and treat for pests and diseases. We will be in the hives so bring your veil/jacket, wear jeans, and closed toe shoes. Limited to the first 25 people who register. Cost: $10 for Burgh Bees members / $20 for non-members. Prerequisites: BK101 or currently managing hives Online Registration HERE
Date: Sunday, May 31 Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Homewood Apiary, 6933 Susquehanna St. Pittsburgh 15208 This field-based workshop will focus on spring management, how to recognize and prevent swarming, and how to create increase colonies. We will be in the hives so bring your veil/jacket, wear jeans, and closed toe shoes. Limited to the first 25 people who register. Cost: $10 for Burgh Bees members / $20 for non-members. Prerequisites: BK101 or currently managing hives Online Registration HERE
Only a few people have registered to attend the Equipment Building Workshop for Saturday, March 28th so the workshop location has been moved to Bob Tarto's garage. Air staplers, grame jigs, and a box jig will be available to use. Anyone interested in attending this workshop should email bobotatro@verizon.net to register. Date: Saturday, March 28 (New Date!) Time: 1pm - 4pm Location: Bob's Garage (New Location!) 110 Holly Hill Dr, Oakdale, PA 15071 Requested donation: $5 Are you looking for some guidance, or maybe just another set of hands to help you assemble your new beekeeping equipment? Join us for an Equipment Building Workshop!
This one day classroom-based course offers beginning beekeepers an introduction to honey bee biology and basic approaches to beekeeping. The course will include: an overview of honey bee castes and races, a discussion of bee biology in order to understand the challenges facing honey bees, and an overview of the basic equipment necessary for successful beekeeping. The goal is for students to learn how to keep bees for the first year. Date: Saturday, February 6, 2016 Time: 8:00am - 3:00pm Location: Energy Innovation Center, 1435 Bedford Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 *There will be a short break for lunch. Please bring lunch with you. Registration Here - BK101 Condensed Registration Winter
This three evening classroom-based course offers beginning beekeepers an introduction to honey bee biology and basic approaches to beekeeping. The course will include: an overview of honey bee castes and races, a discussion of bee biology in order to understand the challenges facing honey bees, and an overview of the basic equipment necessary for successful beekeeping. The goal is for students to learn how to keep bees for the first year. Dates: January 11, 13 & 18 Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm Location: Energy Innovation Center, 1435 Bedford Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Register Here – BK101 Winter Registration
This three evening classroom-based course offers beginning beekeepers an introduction to honey bee biology and basic approaches to beekeeping. The course will include: an overview of honey bee castes and races, a discussion of bee biology in order to understand the challenges facing honey bees, and an overview of the basic equipment necessary for successful beekeeping. The goal is for students to learn how to keep bees for the first year. Dates: January 11, 13 & 18 Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm Location: Energy Innovation Center, 1435 Bedford Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Register Here – BK101 Winter Registration
This three evening classroom-based course offers beginning beekeepers an introduction to honey bee biology and basic approaches to beekeeping. The course will include: an overview of honey bee castes and races, a discussion of bee biology in order to understand the challenges facing honey bees, and an overview of the basic equipment necessary for successful beekeeping. The goal is for students to learn how to keep bees for the first year. Dates: January 11, 13 & 18 Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm Location: Energy Innovation Center, 1435 Bedford Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Register Here - BK101 Winter Registration
