Grand Valley Frederik Meijer Campus in Holland 515 South Waverly Road Holland, MI 49423
Contact: Ana Heck
Learn from seasoned beekeepers in the West Michigan area!
The Holland Area Beekeepers Association will hold a Bee School on Saturday, February 11th.
Dr. Zachary Huang, Associate Professor in the Michigan State University Department of Entomology, will present on Hive Inspections & Record Keeping.
The Bee School will include 2 keynote presentations and elective breakout sessions geared for beginner and intermediate beekeepers are offered throughout the day. The topics to choose from include the following:
What beekeeping equipment you need
How and when to purchasing bees
How to conduct a hive inspections
Learn about bee biology
Learn about honey bee pests, diseases & treatments
Learn how to create new colonies and manage swarms
Learn about pollination, pollinator habit and the importance of honey bees in pollination
Also, throughout the day, attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions of seasoned beekeepers, visit vendor booths to shop for bee equipment, reserve bees for spring, and shop for beekeeping books and craft products of the hive.
If you have questions about the Holland Area Beekeepers Association Bee School, please email members@hollandbees.org.
