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A Beekeeping Symposium

March 4, 2018 @ 5:00 am - 11:00 am

Caesar Creek State Park’s Visitor’s Center
Sunday, March 4 th , 2018 10am – 4pm

Sponsored by the Southwest Girls Beekeeping Club and Caesar Creek.

This event is free and open to the public. No registration is required.

Morning Session 10:00 - 11:30am

  • “The basics of beekeeping & how to get started” (Suzanne Geisler, Eileen Hahn, Suzy Hardin, & Kendra Sulesky)
  • “How to Build and Repair your own bee hive box” (Sam and Erin Shaw)

Pot Luck Lunch 11:30 – 12:30

Afternoon Session 12:30 – 4:00pm

  • “Year round trees & flowers to plant for bees” (ODNR Naturalist, Erin Shaw)
  • “Swarm Catching” (Jason Smith of Twin Creek Farm & Glen Penquite)
  • “Small Hive Beetle” (State Bee Inspector, Jeff Harris)
  • “Varroa Mite Control” (State Entomologist, Barb Bloetscher)

Kids’ Corner for you little beekeepers with games and learning activities!

A Raffle to benefit the Little Miami River Conservancy Pollinator Project

~ All speakers and vendors are local ~

Hope to see you there!

Have a question? Email [email protected]

Details

Date:
March 4, 2018
Time:
5:00 am - 11:00 am

Venue

Ceasar Creek State Park Visitor’s Center
4020 N Clarksville Rd.
Waynesville, OH 45068 United States
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Phone
(513) 897-1050
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