2012 Bee Schools

Now taking registrations for classes at Archie Cole Junior High. See below for info!

Why do people keep bees? It's a good hobby for people who love nature and enjoy watching and learning about bees and the flowers they pollinate and gather nectar from. It insures that you will always have good pollination in your gardens. Some people keep bees because they love honey! Some people even keep bees because they have arthritis and wish to get stung to alleviate arthritic symptoms. The Rhode Island Beekeepers Association teaches beginner beekeeping classes every year in February and March. Topics covered include: Getting started The honeybee life cycle Choosing an apiary Buying bees and equipment Installing package bees Catching Swarms Bee diseases and pests Spring Inspections Getting ready for the honeyflow Wintering bees There will be a variety of beekeeping equipment displayed and demonstrated each week. Beekeeping catalogs and other handouts will be distributed and several beekeeping videos will be shown.

2012 Bee School Schedule

Davies and URI classes are full, and registration is closed. Register for classes at Archie Cole Junior High!

Archie Cole Junior High School, East Greenwich Wednesday evenings in February and March (Feb 29, March 7, 14, 21 and 28) at 6:30 Instructor: Everett Zurlinden Textbook: First Lessons in Beekeeping, by Keith S. Delaplane, University of Georgia Directions & Map *CLOSED* Davies Technical High School, Lincoln Wednesday evenings in February and March (Feb 29, March 7, 14, 21 and 28) from 6:30 - 9:00 pm Instructor: Betty Mencucci Textbook: First Lessons in Beekeeping, by Keith S. Delaplane, University of Georgia Directions & Map *CLOSED* URI Center for Biotechnology and Life Sciences, Kingston Wednesday evenings in February (Feb 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29) from 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Instructor: Jeff McGuire Textbook: First Lessons in Beekeeping, by Keith S. Delaplane, University of Georgia Directions & Map Costs The fee for the 5-week course is $50 per person, plus $5 per person for additional family members in the same household. The fee includes one copy of the textbook and all handouts. Beekeeping catalogs will be distributed, as well as information on how to acquire bees. Once you sign up to attend the class, you will also become a member of the Rhode Island Beekeeping Association where you will receive the Association's quarterly newsletters with tips and information on beekeeping in the Rhode Island area. The Association has monthly meetings at various locations in the state where you will get to meet other beekeepers and participate in the Association's activities.

Registration

Please download, print out and complete the 2012 Bee School Registration Form. Mail it to the address below along with your check. (Right click or option-click the link and choose "Save As..." to download.)

Make check payable to the Rhode Island Beekeepers Association and send with registration to: RIBA c/o Betty Mencucci 1777 Victory Highway PO Box 684 Glendale, RI 02826

Questions? For more information about the Bee School, email Betty Mencucci.