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ALASKA BEEKEEPING – An Interactive Alaska Homestead Class

February 18, 2023 @ 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM $45.00

Alaska Homestead

We are very excited to invite you to the third winter 2023 class in the Sustainable Alaska Homestead Series:

ALASKA BEEKEEPING: This 5-hour masterclass is for anyone new to keeping bees in Alaska. The class takes place on Saturday, February 18, from 10 am – 3 pm.

Attend IN PERSON at the Big Lake Lion’s Club in Big Lake, AK, or via LIVE FEED right in your own living room! You will receive an email with instructions to attend online or in person before the event.

Each participant in this interactive Alaska homestead class will learn the basics of beekeeping specific to Alaska, including breeds, equipment, care, and harvest.

This class will be taught by Alex King, owner of Royal Alaskan Honey.

In this class we will discuss:

• What equipment is really necessary, and where to find it.

• The cost involved in getting started with beekeeping.

• The different bees and their roles.

• Strains of honey bees and their pros/cons.

• Best practices for preparing your hive for bees.

• How to hive your package/install a nuc.

• Running double queen hives (why and how).

• Swarming; what is it, why I don’t like it, and how to prevent it.

• The all-important Beekeeper’s Calender; checking your hives throughout the summer.

• Harvesting and extracting honey. How much will I get?

• Preparing for Fall/Winter.

• Storing equipment.

**BRING A FRIEND! Use the code homestead for 15% off of each ticket with a purchase of 2 or more tickets.

Details

Date:
February 18, 2023
Time:
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Cost:
$45.00
Website:
https://commongroundalaska.com/product/alaska-beekeeping-an-interactive-alaska-homestead-class/

Organizer

Tandy Hogate of Common Ground Alaska
Phone
907-354-8551
Email
tandy@commongroundalaska.com
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Venue

Big Lake Lions Club
2942 S Lions Ct
Big Lake, AK 99652 United States
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