Registration for a beekeeping course at Kaua‘i Community College is being accepted by the Office of Continuing Education and Training at KCC. The Kaua‘i Beekeepers Association, in partnership with the KCC Apiary Program, is announcing its second round of introductory
Registration for a beekeeping course at Kaua‘i Community College is being accepted by the Office of Continuing Education and Training at KCC.
The Kaua‘i Beekeepers Association, in partnership with the KCC Apiary Program, is announcing its second round of introductory beekeeping courses for people interested in beekeeping.
The Introduction to Beekeeping course will be offered in three sessions for beginners who want to learn more about beekeeping and will discuss developing an apiary and maintaining hives for honey and hive-related products.
The sessions also will address increased agricultural production via enhanced pollination of flowering trees and vegetables.
The course will provide participants with a basic understanding of bee biology, colony management and the use of hive boxes, tools and equipment for apiary development and management.
The course will start on Feb. 18 and end March 3.
The first class from 9 to 11 a.m. on Feb. 18 and second class at 9 a.m. Feb. 25 will be held in KCC classrooms.
The third session starting at 9 a.m. on March 3 will be held at the KCC Apiary.
Follow-up courses that will cover more advanced topics are being developed.
For more information, call the KCC Office of Continuing Education at 245-8318.
