Bear Foot Honey takes a realistic view in beekeeping in realizing that the honeybees can no longer be placed in a field without any care taking given, and expect for them to survive. A lot of the time spent beekeeping is just to check on "the girls", and keeping a Beekeeping Journal (no more than once every ten days). In this day and age the honey bees struggle with many ailments, and our classes focus on recognizing what you see in the hive.
Reservations are required to attend class and can be made by calling 707-570-2899 or email info@bearfoothoney.com
If you are interested in the class the cost is $35.00 (for a party of 1-2)
$5.00 for each additional person
Beekeeping Class Agenda:
- Hive Orientation
- Hive Bio-Structure
- Why Keep Honeybees?
- Your Hive vs. Success
- Equipment Procurement and Maintenance
- Harvest Hive Production
- Addressing Hive Pests and Disease
- Summer Management
- Swarm Prevention
- Beginning Queen Replacement
- Preparation for Honey Surplus
- Harvesting Honey
- Preparation for Fall Management
- Splitting Hives
- Evaluation of Hive for Fall/Winter Survival
- How to Recognize Bee Disease
- Fall V. Mite and Nosema Ceranae Treatment
- Record Keeping
Please remember that our family has been beekeeping for 65 years and that we have heard every question imaginable. We believe “that there is no such thing as a stupid question EXCEPT the one you DO NOT ask”.
Note taking is recommended as there is A LOT to learn. Notepads are recommended.
Please email info@bearfoothoney.com to reserve your place in the beekeeping class.
Classes held the 3rd Saturday of the Month
At 4372 Sonoma Hwy
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
At 4372 Sonoma Hwy
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
March 15th (Saturday) Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
April 19th (Saturday) Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
May 17th (Saturday) Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
April 19th (Saturday) Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
May 17th (Saturday) Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
