Beekeeping 101 Class
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Our presenter will be Gale Moore. With 18 years of experience in beekeeping, Gale has achieved an impressive survival rate of over 90% for honeybees during Michigan winters. He currently serves as the President of the Owosso Bee Club, is an active member of the Mid-Michigan Beekeepers Club, and holds a position on the executive board of the Michigan Honey Festival.
Gale will cover these topics:
Intro to Honeybees
- Bee biology & entomology
- Roles in the hive (queen, workers, drones)
- Bee behavior & seasonal cycles
Hive Basics & Equipment
- Parts of a modern hive
- Essential gear (protective equipment, tools)
- How hive systems support healthy colonies
Getting Started as a Beekeeper
- How to obtain bees
- Setting up your first apiary
- Local considerations in Michigan climate
Brood & Hive Growth
- Understanding frames: honey vs brood vs pollen/nectar
- How a colony builds & expands
- Identifying healthy brood patterns
Pests, Diseases & Challenges
- Common threats, Varroa mites, hive beetles, and more...