We are offering a queen rearing workshop in May! Our instructor is Dr. Dewey Caron who has authored multiple books, works with OSU Master Beekeeper program and has extensive beekeeping knowledge, experience and too many honors to list. This online learning session is a pre-requesite to attending the practical experience workshop. This first session is free and open to all. The practical experience session has a single $25 fee to cover the cost of materials.
Attendees to this online session will receive a link to register for the 2nd session.
Session 1: ONLINE LEARNING - Free
No previous experience necessary. Open to all. No limits
Date: May 8 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm
The first session will be on Zoom where we will cover how honey bees make queens and explore several methods that beekeepers can use to raise queens in their own apiary. Both grafting and non-grafting methods will be discussed.
The Zoom link will be provided after registration.
Session 2: PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE - $25
Pre-requisites:
- Minimum of one full year of beekeeping experience
- Attendance at the above online class on May 8 from 7-9pm
- Limited to 12 people
Part 1: May 15 from 4:00 - 5:00 pm - Starter/Finisher Setup
This part is optional, but recommended
Bring your bee suit and gloves (no hive tools or other equipment).
Part 2: May 17 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm OR 12:00 - 2:00 pm - Grafting Sessions
Larvae, grafting tools and equipment will be provided.
Please sign up for ONE time slot 10-12 OR 12-2. Limit six students in each session.
Part 3: May 27 4:00 - 6:00 pm - Queen Cell Pickup
Students can expect to receive up to 1 or 2 developed queen cells depending on the success of their grafting. You will be notified if your queen cells "took" a few days after grafting. If you have successful queen cells, they must be picked up in this time frame. Any queen cells not picked at this session will be distributed elsewhere.
