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“So, You Want To Be A Beekeeper” Presentations, 2012 and Beginning Beekeeper’s Course, 2012 Members of the New River Valley Beekeepers’ Association will present “So, You Want To Be a Beekeeper” sessions at regional library branches and on the Virginia Tech campus in January 2012 (see dates and locations below) addressing all aspects of getting started in beekeeping (costs, equipment needed, time required, procedures for acquiring and keeping bees, expectations for honey harvest, etc.) Presentations last approximately 1 hour and are free. No sign-up or pre-registration required. Those interested will be able to sign up for a Beginning Beekeeper’s Course in person at one of the sessions described above or on-line at www.nrvba.org (click on “Join NRVBA” on the left edge and scroll down). The course lasts two Saturdays, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, 28 January 2012 and 31 March 2012. Cost is $45 per student and includes a beginner’s book, course materials, and lunch; $25 for additional family members who share the book and course materials. The course will be held at 220 Price Hall on the Virginia Tech Campus and will include a hands-on session in the Tech apiary. Pre-registration not later than 21 January 2012 is mandatory. Address questions to Jerry Borger, 540-382-1798. Schedule of presentations: 7 Jan at 1:00 pm 7 Jan at 1:00 pm Blacksburg Library Meadowbrook Public Library 200 Miller Street 267 Alleghany Spring Road Blacksburg Shawsville 11 Jan at noon 14 Jan at 1:00 pm Peggy Lee Hahn Garden Pavilion Jessie Peterman Library Washington St, Virginia Tech Campus 321 West Main Street Blacksburg Floyd 14 Jan at 2:00 pm 15 Jan at 2:00 pm Radford Public Library Christiansburg Library 30 West Main St 125 Sheltman Street Radford Christiansburg |
