Hive Startup: Installing Nucleus Hives and Package Bees

Hive Startup: Installing Nucleus Hives and Package Bees
Wednesday March 12, 2014 6-8 PM and Saturday April 19* or 26*, 2014 9:30 – 11:30 AM

Don’t miss this extensive session covering the best techniques for installing package bees and nucleus frames into new and existing hives. You’ll uncover the ins and outs of nucleus hives versus package bees, and how to select your bees’ genetic stock based on an overview of the various honeybee races. In the second session, you’ll witness first-hand the installation of a package of bees at one of Hudson Gardens’ hives!

Hudson Gardens’ Lead Beekeeper Bob Shiflet leads this session, which will also include an in-depth discussion of queening a hive, including marking, placing, and encouraging acceptance. Basic beekeeping equipment and hive inspection techniques will also be discussed. Experience level: Beginner.

The first session will be held at The Inn at Hudson Gardens. The second session will be held at The Hudson Gardens’ Apiary. *Date will be determined based on the scheduled delivery of the package bees and will be finalized and posted as soon as possible.

Registration: $33/member; $37/nonmember. . Call the Education Department at (303) 797-8565 ext. 306 or visit shop.hudsongardens.org to register.