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Beginner Beekeeping Class

April 10, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm AKDT

Beeginner beekeeping class in Wasilla on Saturday, April 10th from 11am to 3pm. Class will be held at Valley Board of Realtors at 741 E Susitna Ave, Wasilla, AK 99654.
Sign up here: https://royalalaskanhoney.com/store/…
Order bees and supplies here: RoyalAlaskanHoney.com/store
*price is per person, discount for multiple people.*

Class will cover:
•Necessary equipment for beekeeping and how to obtain them.
•Strains of honey bees and their pros/cons.
•Preparing your hive for bees.
•How to hive your package/installing a nuc.
•Running double queen hives.
•Swarming; what is it, why I don’t like it, and how to prevent it.
•Beekeeper’s Calender; checking your hives throughout the summer.
•Harvesting and extracting honey. How much will I get?
•Preparing for Fall/Winter.
•Storing equipment.

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Organization:
Royal Alaskan Honey
Date:
April 10, 2021
Time:
10:00 am - 2:00 pm AKDT
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Royal Alaskan Honey

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