Cornell Cooperative Extension

Chautauqua County
Honeybees are amazing creatures. Have you ever considered what it might be like to have your own hives of bees. You could become a beekeeper! Getting started or even knowing if this is the right fit for you may seem a bit over whelming. Luckily here in Chautauqua County we have some generous and very knowledgeable bee keepers. Dennis and Laura LaMonica have offered to share their expertise in as part of the Cornell Cooperative Extension’s fall L.E.A.F. program. Our Introduction to Bee Keeping workshop will inform you of all you need to know to make an educated decision about how and if you want to start a hive of your own. The emphasis of the presentation will be informing potential beekeepers about what to expect, how to prepare and what is required of the beekeeper. If you’re thinking about starting a backyard beehive or are just curious about what’s involved with keeping bees, then this is a great introductory class for you. The class is designed for absolute beginners so, no prerequisite knowledge is required. This workshop will focus on natural beekeeping practices. So, even if you have read a few books, taken some other classes or already started keeping bees, this class will still have a lot to offer you.
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L.E.A.F. 2021: Introduction to Bee Keeping

  • Wednesday, October 20, 2021, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday, October 20, 6 pm

Carnahan Center Classroom 123

Honeybees are amazing creatures. Have you ever considered what it might be like to have your own hives of bees. You could become a beekeeper! Getting started or even knowing if this is the right fit for you may seem a bit over whelming. Luckily here in Chautauqua County we have some generous and very knowledgeable bee keepers. Dennis and Laura LaMonica have offered to share their expertise in as part of the Cornell Cooperative Extension’s fall L.E.A.F. program.

Our Introduction to Bee Keeping workshop will inform you of all you need to know to make an educated decision about how and if you want to start a hive of your own. The emphasis of the presentation will be informing potential beekeepers about what to expect, how to prepare and what is required of the beekeeper. If you’re thinking about starting a backyard beehive or are just curious about what’s involved with keeping bees, then this is a great introductory class for you. The class is designed for absolute beginners so, no prerequisite knowledge is required. This workshop will focus on natural beekeeping practices. So, even if you have read a few books, taken some other classes or already started keeping bees, this class will still have a lot to offer you.

Discover:

  • The Anatomy of Bees
  • The Honey Bee Life Cycle
  • The Role of the Drone Bee
  • The Role of the Queen Bee
  • The Role of the Worker Bee
  • Preparing Your Beehive
  • Feeding Bees
  • Keeping Records
  • The Beehive Inspection
  • And much more

Taking a beekeeping class is essential for today's beekeeper. There is no need to try it on your own, let us help welcome you to beekeeping! 

Key Information about the 2021 LEAF Workshops

  • Workshops are $5 per participant
  • Pre-registration is required, to register online click HERE; or call 716-664-9502 ext. 209 or email lpc33@cornell.edu for the registration information.
  • ALL classes will be held at the JCC Carnahan Center; 525 Falconer Street; Jamestown, NY.
  • Masks are required.
  • The best way to keep in touch with CCE-Chautauqua’s programming is to subscribe! Visit www.cce.cornell.edu/chautauqua/subscribe or give us a call to get subscribed.

Fee

$5/per person

Learn More

http://chautauqua.cce.cornell.edu/agriculture/2021-fall-l-e-a-f-workshop-series

Register

https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=leaf2021fall_206

Contact

Lucia Conti
Association Administrative Assistant
lpc33@cornell.edu
716-664-9502 ext. 209

Location

@JCC Carnahan Center
525 Falconer Street PO Box 20
Jamestown, New York 14702

Last updated September 22, 2021