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Instructor: Wil Pilipauskas
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Introduction to Beekeeping
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Learn all the basics needed to start keeping bees. This includes what to expect, how to put together equipment, how to get bees in your hive, finding the queen, feeding, what to look for after the bees are installed, and seasonal chores. There will be hands-on exercise in the field. All participants are required to bring their own bee-suit. No extra suits will be available at the class.
$99
Reading Your Beehive
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Examining your beehive can be confusing without the proper training. Learn how to inspect a colony, how to find the queen, and how to evaluate the health of a beehive. All participants are required to bring their own bee-suit. No extra suits will be available at the class.
$62
Intro to Bee and Pollination Ecology
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Discover the basics of pollination: what it is, who does it, and why we should care about it. We will use microscopes to explore the diversity of bees in the Chicago region and take a nature walk around the Garden to observe pollinators visiting flowers while learning about common field methods of pollination ecologists. Dress for the weather.
$100
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Wintering Bees in Northern Illinois
Beehives can be a challenge to overwinter, especially in northern climates. Learn care tips that will help you maintain a healthy bee colony year-round.
Splitting a Beehive Workshop
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Learn how to split your beehive to make nucleus colonies or more honey-production hives. There will be a live demonstration of splitting a hive. All participants are required to bring their own bee suit. There will not be extra suits available at the class.
$49
Advanced Beekeeping Concepts
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Suit up and discover beekeeping skills beyond the basics. Learn what to look for in a hive inspection and how to split a hive. The class will consist of both classroom time and hands-on components working with live hives. Bee suit required.
$72
Wintering Bees in Cold Climates
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL & Virtually Online
Discover essential techniques for successfully overwintering bees in cold climates. Join our expert-led course and learn how to care for your bee colony throughout the year. Choose from on-site or online attendance options.
$40
Commercial Beekeeper Field Virtual Trip
Take a virtual tour of a commercial beekeeping operation. Explore the workshop, equipment, and apiary. Watch a honey extraction demonstration and what makes the business run successfully. Have your questions ready for this fun, virtual adventure. This class will be taught online via Zoom. All registrations must be submitted online two days before your class starts. Registered students will receive login instructions one day in advance.
$53
Beekeeping: Introducing Bees to the Hive
You received your package of bees or your nucleus colony. Now what? Learn how to introduce your bees to their hive, how to release the queen, and how to feed your new bees. This class will be taught online via Zoom. All registrations must be submitted online two days before your class starts. Registered students will receive login instructions one day in advance.
$40
Beekeeping: Splits: Online
Virtually inspect hives from Willie’s home apiary that are growing and running out space. Discover easy techniques to split hives and increase production. Have your questions ready for this fun, virtual adventure. This class will be taught online via Zoom. All registrations must be submitted online two days before your class starts. Registered students will receive login instructions one day in advance.
$40
Beekeeping: Supering Your Hive: Online
It can be tough to know when to add more space to your hive. Too soon and it can set your hive back - too late and you get a swarm. Learn basics on adding (supering) and removing hive space. This class will be taught online via Zoom. All registrations must be submitted online two days before your class starts. Registered students will receive login instructions one day in advance.
$24
Beekeeping: Apiary 101: Online
Learn how to create your apiary and site plan. Take a virtual visit to Willie's apiary and explore the different types of stands and equipment needed to establish a successful apiary. This class will be taught online via Zoom. All registrations must be submitted online two days before your class starts. Registered students will receive login instructions one day in advance.
$24
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