Highlights from Spring 2019
Beekeeping Class

We took so many great photos of our Spring 2019 Beekeeping Class, we decided you just had to see them!

 

Urban Beekeepers Play “Find the Queen”

 

 

 

What Is a Nuc?

A “nuc” is a nucleus or starter hive. In this photo Chris Avery shows students a nuc!

 

Where Do Bees Gather Pollen and Nectar?

Having great floral sources in your urban apiary is a good thing! The bees can visit there and gather pollen and nectar.

 

 

Safety First

Beekeeping instructor, Chris, lights the smoke.

 

 

Smoking the Bees

 

 

Opening the Hive

 

 

Taking Off the Super

In this photo students are learning to take off the super/top, so they can inspect the hive.

 

 

Bees Glue the Hive Shut

Instructor Chris points out how the bees “glue” the hive shut with propolis.

 

 

Students Lift Out the Frames

 

 

What Does a brood frame look like?

Chris shows a brood frame to show how the bees build the hive.

 

 

 

Bees Capping Newly Laid Brood

 

 

Autumn Urban Beekeeping Classes

Our autumn urban beekeeping classes will begin in October. Even if you have taken the spring urban beekeeping class, beekeeping duties in the fall are different than those you experience in the spring. After all you are working with Nature, and in autumn we are coming to the end of honey season and are getting ready for winter.

For more information about our Urban Beekeeping Classes, click here.