🐝 Beekeeping Beginners Course 🐝

 

Treat your loved one to an introduction to the wonderful world of beekeeping!

πŸ“… Starts: Wednesday, 12th February 2025
πŸ“ Location: Church of Ireland Centre, Athy, Co. Kildare (R14 HX26)
πŸ•’ Time: Wednesdays, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM


Course Overview

Six insightful lectures, practical workshops, and summer sessions led by experienced beekeepers. Learn everything from hive management to honey harvesting!

πŸ—“ Schedule:

  • 12th February: Welcome & Introduction | The Colony
  • 19th February: Beekeeping Equipment & Clothing
  • 26th February: Disease | Keeping Bees Healthy
  • 5th March: Monthly Club Meeting
  • 12th March: Swarm Control
  • 19th March: Forage | Supporting Your Bees
  • 26th March: A Year in the Apiary
  • 2nd April: Monthly Club Meeting
  • 9th April: Practical Workshop | Frame Making & Smoker Use + Beekeeping Supplies Company Presentation

🌞 Additional Practical Summer Sessions:

  • Visit to the Club Apiary
  • Honey Harvesting & Extraction

πŸ’° Cost: Only €65
πŸ“ Enrol & Pay Online | Places are Limited!

Give a gift that keeps on buzzing! 🌼🐝

Beekeeper Course 2026 Contact Form
The SKBA offers a beginner beekeeping course every year, featuring six insightful lectures, hands-on workshops, and summer sessions led by experienced beekeepers. From hive management to honey harvesting, you'll gain the knowledge and skills to start your beekeeping journey with confidence. The 2025 course has already started. You can still join the group but if you want to do it next year, please fill the form below. The 2026 course will be available for purchase in late 2025. If you're interested, please let us know, and a member of our committee will be in touch with you later this year.
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