WHAT'S NEW?

2012 "Bee School" dates announced:  3-4 March or 10-11 March

When: You must choose and register for one of these class dates:
March 3-4 or March 10-11 (Classes will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis)
Class times: Saturday 8am till 4:30pm and Sunday 8:30am till 2:00 pm

Where: Bear Creek Nature Center
245 Bear Creek Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906

Cost: $50.00 per person. Includes the book First Lessons in Beekeeping.
• For first-time Bee School students only - an additional $10 buys one year of
PPBA membership; a savings of 33% over regular membership price.
• Note: Immediate family members – spouse/children over 12 – may attend for an
additional $25 each person. Price does not include additional book(s).

Contact: Confirm registration by February 24th with Mike or Sandy Halby
Phone (719) 528-5483 or e-mail to: mandshalby@comcast.net

There is limited seating – we had a waiting list last year!

This day and a half comprehensive course covers all aspects of beekeeping in the Pikes Peak region. You will learn how to acquire bees and the necessary equipment to keep them. We will demonstrate equipment assembly and honey extraction. Bee biology and the skills to manage your bees through the four seasons, including disease management, will be covered. All lectures are presented by local beekeepers with years of collective knowledge.

Whether you are interested in keeping your own colonies, or simply wanting to know more about these fascinating creatures and their wonderful product – honey, this easy-to-follow course will open a new door into the natural world for you.