MSU Tollgate Farm & Education Center, 28115 Meadowbrook Rd, Novi, MI 48377
Contact: Ana Heck
Heroes to Hives students are invited to join Michigan State University a beekeeping workshop. The hands-on session will cover hive handling, how to inspect a colony for signs of disease or stress, and how to monitor and manage varroa mites.
Members of Great Plains Master Beekeeping can count this workshop toward field training hours.
This event is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or other circumstances.
MSU is able to offer this workshop free of charge thanks to a grant from USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture and donations.
Requirements
All attendees must be enrolled in the Heroes to Hives program. Participants from past programs of Heroes to Hives are welcome to register.
This event is only for adults (18 years or older).
All participants are expected to understand that there is a risk of being stung. Participants are encouraged to arrive with their own protective gear/clothing. MSU will have veiled beekeeping jackets (sizes M and XXL) for participants to borrow, but protection from stings is not guaranteed.
If you have ever experienced an allergic reaction to an insect sting, you must receive clearance from a medical professional and the program instructor prior to the event.
Accessibility accommodations
Michigan State University is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the event contact, Ana Heck, two weeks prior to the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.
Acknowledgment
This work is supported by the Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans grant, award no. 2021-77028-35274 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
