Course 2: Beginning in Bees, learn to keep bees in your backyard 2021

$265.00 AUD

Have you been contemplating stepping into the world of hobby beekeeping? There is much to learn and consider before leaping into this fascinating and self-sustaining hobby.
This is our level 2 course and which gives initiation to the world of backyard beekeeping. Across the weekend you will experience 8 hours of theory and practical instruction on what to expect in the first year of beekeeping.
Day 1, theory in the office, processes from the hive and biology of the hive. Preparation for what we will see on Sunday.
Day 2, we will run through Biology again, hand out a checklist of their objectives for the inhive experience, then 2.5 hours of practical experience (in Hive, extraction, workshop).
This is a hands-on class where participants will interact with live honeybees in a working beehive and will handle honey and wax in the processing factory. Personal Protective Equipment will be loaned for use on the course.

Dates to be confirmed upon booking, later in 2021
9am to 1pm Sat + Sun
8 hours of practical and hands-on learning spread over 2 half days across one weekend
Limited places
Prerequisite Course 1 or similar level of experience

Honey tasting
350g jar of seasonal Bee One Third Neighbourhood Honey (your choice of varieties) to take home
Tea/coffee & snacks (BYO lunch)
Eight hours of content, education, and information across 2 days.
Learning resources and takeaway notes
Discount code for access to Course 3

Bee One Third, Unit 4, 8 Boyland Avenue Coopers Plains QLD 4108

Ample parking available
The classroom is on the ground floor and first floor, bathroom on the upper floor (approx 14 stairs). No elevator or lift assist.

$265 per participant

One course registration and payment is required per person.
Payments and registrations for an event will close 48 hours before the event commences. Cash payments or walk-ins on the day cannot be accommodated.
Cancellation: Cancellations will be processed if received more than 7 days from the course commencement. Attendees can receive a refund up to 7 days before the event start date. Refund is less processing fees. Cancellations closer than 7 days will incur both processing fees and catering expenses will be deducted.
In the event of illness, the paid registration in the course may be held over to a future class but must be redeemed within 6 months.
The minimum age recommended is 12 years. The class is aimed at young/full aged adults, not children below 12 years old.
Participants attend at their own risk. If you have a severe allergy to bee stings, bring your own Epipen to the class.

If you have any questions about this course, please contact Kathy at education@beeoenthird.com.au.