BEEKEEPING BASICS
This course is designed for individuals interested in starting this fascinating hobby,
as well as for seasoned beekeepers looking for more information. We will learn the
latest techniques of beekeeping and how to keep honeybees which are essential to our environment.
Honeybees are the most fascinating and important insect on our planet. When weather cooperates,
a healthy hive of honeybees, in Middlesex County can produce 100 lbs of excess honey.
Instructors:
Rick Reault, owner of New England Beekeeping Supplies and President of the Middlesex County Beekeeper's Association.
Eileen Murray, local bee enthusiast.
Kerri Alexander, local bee enthusiast
Al Horton, 2007 Massachusetts beekeeper of the year.
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Locations / Schedule for 2010
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Codman Community Farm
58 Codman Road, Lincoln MA 01773
Dates/Times:
6 Wednesdays - 7-8:30 pm,
Starting Feb 3rd.
1 Saturday, April 3rd 9:00-11:00 am.
check Codmanfarm.org for any snow cancellations.
Cost:
Course fee includes the text, Beekeeping Basics Manual.
$90 Codman Community Farm Members
$105 Non-Members
Registration:
Download the registration form by Clicking Here.
Mail registration and check to Rick Reault, 10 Louis Ave. Tyngsboro MA 01879.
Questions? Call 781-259-0456 or email codmanfarm@comcast.net.
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Acton Boxboro Middle School
Dates/Times:
6 Tuesdays, 7 - 8:30, starting Feb 2nd.
1 Saturday, April 3rd 9:00-11:00 am.
Cost:
$90--Includes Beekeeping Basics Manual.
Registration:
Please call (978) 266-2525
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Tyngsboro Recreation Center
Dates/Times:
6 Sundays, 6 - 7:30
Starting Feb. 7th.
Cost:
$100 - includes text.
Registration:
Please call (978) 649-2300 ext. 150 or
Email: amcnamara@tyngsboroughma.gov
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