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MS-P Want to be a Bee Keeper?

When
01/20/2024
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Location
Purcellville 785 S.20th St Purcellville, VA 20175

Registration

General Public – $10.00
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Considering Beekeeping? Start here at this beekeeping information meeting held in the Green Room at Makersmiths-Purcellville.

Have you thought about keeping bees but don’t know how to get started or what it really entails? This talk is designed to help you understand what is involved and if beekeeping is right for you.

In this session will take a high-level look at:
What it takes to keep bees in this area,
the equipment required,
the different of hives you can build or purchase,
an overview of the beekeeping year,
the joys and challenge,
where you can get formal instruction in our area and online, and
when you can expect to be swimming in honey!

Spring is the time when beekeepers build up their colonies in anticipation of the honey harvest. If you want to begin keeping bees this year, now is the time to start your education and to prepare your your equipment. This session is equal parts lecture and Q&A. Please register for this event.

Questions? Contact Bob Ragsdale

Bob Ragsdale is the lead instructor for the Loudoun Beekeepers Association (LBA). The LBA’s beginning beekeeping course begins in mid-February.

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Makersmiths Leesburg: 106 Royal St SW, Leesburg, VA 20175
Makersmiths Purcellville: 785 S. 20th St, Purcellville, VA 20132

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Normally the best way to get to know us better is to just come on by during one of our Open Houses:

Leesburg Open House: Thursdays 6-8pm
Purcellville Open House: Tuesdays 6-8pm

You can email info@makersmiths.org to request a tour if those days don't work for you. We're here to help get you making the best way we can!

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