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 two-night introductory class for you. The class is designed for absolute beginners so no prerequisite knowledge is required. These topics will be covered: Where to get bees to start a hive; physical structure of a hive; equipment needed; the colony and organization; stages of bee development; the life cycle of the queen, drone, and worker bee; bee chores in and out of the hive; collecting honey; the importance of pollination; and much more! From prehistoric times, through the Stone Age, the Egyptian beekeepers, and into the 21st century, both bees and the honey they produce have fascinated us for centuries. Come learn about these fascinating insects that pollinate about a third of the fruit and vegetables we eat every day! 2 nights/4 hours