Introduction to Bee Keeping

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The Nashville Area Beekeepers Association (NABA) will offer its beginning beekeeping course that is designed to provide information on how to become and succeed as a beekeeper.  The course is open to everyone with an interest. 

Vendors: Several beekeeping vendors will be on site with beekeeping equipment to purchase and opportunities to order bees for the spring.

Suggested Parking: Nashville Library Garage (across the street from the Renaissance) - Enter the Library Garage on Sixth or Seventh Avenue South, between Church Street and Commerce Street. $12 for all day parking on Saturdays.

Bonus Session: At 5:30 p.m., after the Bee School concludes you may want to go to the “Bridge Bar” on the second floor of the Renaissance, for an opportunity to have a soda, cocktail, or beer, along with some honey-based appetizers (appetizers courtesy of the Renaissance, cash bar), while you chat informally with other attendees and some long-time beekeepers who can help answer your questions.

The subject matter will include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. Bee Biology
2. Costs of Beekeeping
3. Setting Up and Locating Hives
4. Installation of Honey Bees
5. Honey Bee Health
6. Bee Swarm Control
7. Pest and Diseases
8. Preparing Colonies for Winter
9. How to Assemble Equipment

Date: October 20, 2018 8:30 AM-5:30 PM

Location: Renaissance Nashville Hotel | 611 Commerce St, Nashville , TN

Admission:

The fee to attend all sessions is $35 and is payable to the NABA. 12 and under are admitted free, but advance registration is required. Your participation includes a one (1) year membership in the NABA, a copy of the University of Tennessee publication entitled “Beekeeping in Tennessee,” and lunch.

Register online or mail in a check with your registration form. If you register online please download and complete the registration form and bring it to the course.