This 5-week course is a great opportunity for new beekeepers, prior to their first year of bees, to learn the basics of honey bee biology, or as a refresher for those going into their first winter of beekeeping. Instructor: Erin MacGregor-Forbes, Eastern Apiculture Society certified Master Beekeeper
This 5-week course is a great opportunity for new beekeepers, prior to their first year of bees, to learn the basics of honey bee biology, or as a refresher for those going into their first winter of beekeeping. Instructor: Erin MacGregor-Forbes, Eastern Apiculture Society certified Master Beekeeper
Apiary Management is geared towards beekeepers with a minimum of two years of experience. The focus of this 4-part class is how to effectively manage a sideline/hobby apiary under Maine conditions. Instructor: Eastern Apiculture Society Certified Master Beekeeper, Erin MacGregor-Forbes.
Apiary Management is geared towards beekeepers with a minimum of two years of experience. The focus of this 4-part class is how to effectively manage a sideline/hobby apiary under Maine conditions. Instructor: Eastern Apiculture Society Certified Master Beekeeper, Erin MacGregor-Forbes.
Apiary Management is geared towards beekeepers with a minimum of two years of experience. The focus of this 4-part class is how to effectively manage a sideline/hobby apiary under Maine conditions. Instructor: Eastern Apiculture Society Certified Master Beekeeper, Erin MacGregor-Forbes.
Apiary Management is geared towards beekeepers with a minimum of two years of experience. The focus of this 4-part class is how to effectively manage a sideline/hobby apiary under Maine conditions. Instructor: Eastern Apiculture Society Certified Master Beekeeper, Erin MacGregor-Forbes.
Join EAS Certified Master Beekeeper Erin MacGregor-Forbes for Honey Bee Diseases and Pests, geared toward experienced beekeepers. This two-session class will cover the major pest and disease threats to honey bee colonies and their management. Focusing on non-chemical and IPM strategies, students will learn the best management practices for all of the major threats to […]
Join EAS Certified Master Beekeeper Erin MacGregor-Forbes for Honey Bee Diseases and Pests, geared toward experienced beekeepers. This two-session class will cover the major pest and disease threats to honey bee colonies and their management. Focusing on non-chemical and IPM strategies, students will learn the best management practices for all of the major threats to […]
Join EAS Certified Master Beekeeper Erin MacGregor-Forbes for this two-session advanced beekeeping class, held Thursdays, March 3rd & 10th. This five-hour class will cover swarming in depth. We will discuss the different types of swarms, swarm biology and behavior, and how to manage the swarming impulses in your colonies. We will also cover swarm trap […]
The Cumberland County Beginner Beekeeping Course will teach beginning beekeepers the basics of honey bee biology and beekeeping. The course is designed for those considering buying their first hives, those in their first year, and even those with a couple of years of experience who want to enhance their skills and knowledge. Learn evidence based […]
