Sat, Feb 26
|Open Space Event Studios
Beginning Beekeeping Class
Experienced Central Oregon beekeeper, Ron Lane will answer all your buzzing questions!
Time & Location
Feb 26, 2022, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Open Space Event Studios , 220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend, OR 97701, USA
About This Event
In this class, experienced Central Oregon beekeeper, Ron Lane, will help beginning beekeepers and asssit those who started keeping bees last year. We will explore questions and concerns common to beginners. Topics will include:
- Can you keep bees in Central Oregon?
- What is the cost of getting started?
- What equipment is needed for a new beekeeper?
- Where should hives be located?
- How much time and upkeep is required to successfully keep bees?
- How much honey can be expected?
- What to expect in the second year of beekeeping
Hive equipment will be available for inspection and we will discuss some of the various types of hives available. We will also answer questions regarding where and when to get your bees. Please bring your questions so we can help prepare you to get started this season!
$7 for Locavore Members | $10 for Non-Members