AT23-312 Beekeeping 101, San Antonio

Event Title: Beekeeping 101

VMS-AT: AT: Texas A&M AgriLife (Enter AT#, Class Title as posted, Location, and Presenter)
Comments: AT23-312 Beekeeping 101, San Antonio, Presenter: Molly Keck (AT=8h)

Event Date: 9/29/2023
Event Time: 9:00a-3:30p

Optional Field Dates: see below. (Note: if you do not attend a Field Date reduce AT hours to 6h.)

Event Summary:
This training consists of 2 parts.

Part 1 – Classroom Training on September 29th || 9:00 am – 3:30 pm.

During this course, we will cover the basics of bees and beekeeping, including: bee biology, beekeeping equipment and clothing, how to set up your apiary, what to expect the first year and typical maintenance of bee hives. Lunch is provided on Friday!

Part 2 – Field Training (*2 dates to choose from):

A hands‐on field day at an apiary in south Boerne will be offered. Two dates to choose from. This is optional, but highly recommended. Must sign a medical release waiver to participate. Bee suit provided. Directions to apiary will be provided.

9/30/2023 – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm & 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
10/02/2023 – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm & 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Cost: $35.00

Register @: https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/ereg/newreg.php?eventid=762684&language=eng

Location:
Bexar CountyAgricultural Ext
3355 Cherry Ridge Dr # 212
San Antonio, TX 78230

Instructor/Presenter:
Molly Keck
mekeck@ag.tamu.edu

Contact Information:
210-631-0400

Organization Website:
https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/ereg/newreg.php?eventid=762684&language=eng

Sponsoring Organization:
Bexar County AgriLife