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Beginner Classes

Beekeeping 101 with Moira Alexander

Course Fee: $125

This course covers 11 classes starting in September for new beekeepers who are hoping to begin their beekeeper journeys in the coming spring.

The 2019-2020 Class will meet on the first Tuesday of the month from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. The first class will be on September 3rd, 2019. Meetings will be once a month on the grounds of the Sisters of St. Joseph. Enter the grounds and follow the signs that say GARDEN. Classes will be in the barn which is considered Building 1 (called “the Honey House”). We will cover everything you need to know to get you started as a new keeper of bees.

Sisters of St. Joseph, Building 1 – “the Honey House”
1725 Brentwood Rd
Brentwood, N.Y. 11717

Requirements:

  • • You must be a member of the LIBC – $35
  • • Please buy a yearly subscription to Bee Culture Magazine – $24
  • • Purchase Beekeepers Handbook 4th Edition – D. Sammataro – ~$22
  • • Read Chapters 1 & 2 prior to the first class
  • • Bring a notebook or binder to class for note-taking and handouts
  • • Class fee is $125 for 11 sessions. Please bring a check to the first class

To signup for this course, email Moira(Ramoi@aol.com) and include “Bee Class” in the subject line.

Moira Alexander

Moira is an EAS Certified Master Beekeeper and the Programs Director for the Long Island Beekeepers Club.

Beekeeping Classes with Deborah Klughers

This beekeeping class takes place over the winter in East Hampton, NY. The level of interest and beekeeping experience will determine if this will be a beginner or intermediate class.

Please email Deborah(debbie@bonacbees.com) for details and be sure to follow Debbie on Instagram “bonacbees” or on Facebook “Bonac Bees” for up to the minute class and general honey bee information.

Questions? Call 631-377-1943

Deborah Klughers

Deborah is an EAS Certified Master Beekeeper. She maintains 100+ hives on the eastern end of Long Island.

Intermediate Classes

Beekeeping Classes with Deborah Klughers

This beekeeping class takes place over the winter in East Hampton, NY. The level of interest and beekeeping experience will determine if this will be a beginner or intermediate class.

Please email Deborah(debbie@bonacbees.com) for details and be sure to follow Debbie on Instagram “bonacbees” or on Facebook “Bonac Bees” for up to the minute class and general honey bee information.

Questions? Call 631-377-1943

Deborah Klughers

Deborah is an EAS Certified Master Beekeeper. She maintains 100+ hives on the eastern end of Long Island.

Beekeeping Classes with Rich Blohm

Intermediate classes are held on the first Wednesday of each month.

For more information send an email to beebiz44@gmail.com.

Rich Blohm

Rich is an EAS Certified Master Beekeeper and the Programs Director for the Long Island Beekeepers Club.

Other Resources

Randy Oliver’s “Mite Washer:” The quickest and most accurate way to monitor varroa levels is by the alcohol wash.
Guelph University Videos
John Pledger Video on Installing Packages: