Adult Courses

Rock Bottom Ranch April September Rock Bottom RanchPractical Beekeeping: Intro to BeekeepingThe buzz about bees!
4/14/2010
Family Farm Days: April4/24/2010
Practical Beekeeping: All About Queens4/28/2010
Practical Beekeeping: ENTIRE SUMMER SERIESThe buzz about bees!
4/14/2010 - 9/01/2010
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Practical Beekeeping: Intro to Beekeeping

The buzz about bees!

Join us to learn how to successfully set up beehives including how to select a good location, proper hive inspection, how to feed bees and how to avoid swarms by splitting hives.

Dave Storm and his family are the proud owners of Wild Bear Bee Farm, a local, all-natural honey operation that sells both commercially and at local farmers markets. He operates around 200 hives throughout the valley successfully without the use of any chemicals. Dave is pleased to be able to share with us the techniques of raising healthy bee hives while incorporating information based on the specific conditions of the Roaring Fork Valley.

REGISTER for this individual class or for the ENTIRE SUMMER SERIES at $180, $130 for RBR members.

This series includes various classes throughout the season. Please register for each individual class by using the links below:

Wed, Apr 14	ENTIRE SUMMER SERIES
Wed, Apr 14	Intro to Beekeeping
Wed, Apr 28	All About Queens
Wed, May 12	Reading a Hive
Wed, May 26	Hive Dynamics
Wed, Jun 9	Bees Love Flowers
Wed, Jun 23	Bee Hive Health
Wed, Jul 7	Honey Time?
Wed, Jul 21	Big Time Bees
Wed, Aug 4	Honey for the Bees
Wed, Aug 18	Fall Health in Hives
Wed, Sep 1	Bees in Winter

WHAT TO BRING: Safety in Beekeeping- All beekeepers face the occupational hazard of being stung by their bees, even when wearing protective gear. In light of this risk, Rock Bottom Ranch requires all students dealing with the hives to wear a veil, long pants, closed-toed shoes, a long sleeved shirt, and gloves. Bring your own gear if you have it - RBR will have some to lend out if you don't. If you wish to purchase the beekeeping gear go to: http://www.mannlakeltd.com.

HOW TO GET THERE: Please bike, ride your horse, carpool, or paddle down the river to RBR whenever possible. In the Summer of 2009 we started to award most dedicated alternative transportation users and we'll keep doing it! We will set up 2010 Bike Board Challenge again - jump on your bike and ride down Rio Grande Trail to join the fun!

$15.00 Members
$20.00 Non Members
4/14/2010 Rock Bottom Ranch
5:30pm - 7:00pm

Class Maximum	10
Spots Available	8
Wait List	0

You can register MULTIPLE participants for MULTIPLE classes in the SAME registration. Add all participants in the box below and choose appropriate classes for each individual - up to 10 participants and up to 10 classes each. You can also renew your membership or become a new member as you complete THIS registration process - no need to fill out a separate online donation form!

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970.925.5756 for Hallam Lake classes (Aspen)
970.927.6760 for Rock Bottom Ranch classes (Basalt)
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Fax to: 970.925.4819 or
Mail to: ACES-NFS, 100 Puppy Smith St., Aspen, CO 81611

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