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Learn how to transition captured bee swarms to a hive, safe bee handling, equipment needs, and how to select a suitable site for your hive with guest speaker JP Cooper of 5 Hive Apiaries.JP is a certified beekeeper, an organic gardener, and the proud owner of a thriving backyard nursery. With a deep-rooted love for nature, JP has dedicated his life to cultivating both plants and pollinators. As a certified beekeeper, he understands the vital role bees play in our ecosystem and works to promote their health and conservation. JP's beekeeping journey began out of a fascination with these incredible insects 14 years ago and has blossomed into a commitment to educating others about the importance of bees.
If a bee colony is available at the time of the class, the class will include a live demonstration of transferring bees from a swarm trap or nucleus colony to a 10 frame deep hive. *Attendees will be required to wear protective gear (all attendees must wear at a minimum a veil.) Attendees must purchase and bring their own protective gear. Veils will not be provided.
When : Saturday, March 15th, 2025
Time: 10:30am -12:00pm
Where: Savannah Hydroponics & Organics, 4107 8th Street, Ste. C, Garden City, GA 31408
Cost: $35 per person
Registration deadline: 3/12/25
Registration link: https://forms.gle/ysmHxuHRzARECLH28
Join us for this hands-on experience at Savannah Hydroponics & Organics, located at 4107 8th Street, Suite C, Garden City (next to the Savannah State Farmer's Market.
Class fees will go to 5 Hive Apiaries and G.R.O.W. (Gardening Resources Offering Wellness) a 501c3 non-profit whose mission is to foster self-sufficiency and wellness through comprehensive gardening and food related education.
*Need-based scholarships are available to anyone interested in attending the class who needs financial assistance. Please contact Heather at 912-349-4030 to request a scholarship.
Please call 912-349-4030 or email [email protected] with any questions.
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4107 8th St, Ste C, Garden City, GA, United States, Georgia 31408
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