Bee Class 2008

Class #2, Sunday, April 6, 1pm @ the Hebron Scout Cabin

The Northwest Indiana Beekeepers Association strives to help inform the public about bees and beekeeping by offering a beekeeping school each spring. The school comprises of approximately five (5) classes throughout the spring months.  Though we call them classes, each short session is a loose collection of information that will take the novice from starting beekeeping to a confident level to winterize the colonies for next year's season. 

Sign-up for the school begins each year at the local county fair and runs until the first class Spring 2008.  Please check back for more information.

The classes are offered free of charge.  Each student will require proper safety equipment (veil/gloves) if he/she is to participate in field activities.   Quality of these items varies with price, but these can be obtained for under $10.  While this participation is not mandatory, it does greatly improve one's apprecation for the craft.

So that you might not be surprised with any hidden costs, a typical hive and bees will average between $150-200 per hive.   The price will depend on the age, quality, and condition of the equipment and bees.   Many beekeepers have started out considerably cheaper, others have invested more.  We will actively teach you to find equipment that suits your needs and goals at the best price. Keep in mind, equipment costs can be offset by sales of honey and pollen much sooner than one might think (1-2 seasons).

We strongly suggest that anyone with even the slightest interest sign-up for the classes as they are free. This has been a very good family project for many members.