Apprentice Beekeeper
CAPE ClassesSpring 2018|#5918
Mar 31, 2018
12 yrs +, Mixed
Hobbies & Special InterestsAdult
Activity locationTBA
Description
Master Beekeeper Courses at Northeastern Illinois University
Fine Arts Building Room 152
Enter Campus at 3701 W. Bryn Mawr Ave and park in Lot F
Level Two:
Apprentice Beekeeper
Apprentice Beekeeper
The Apprentice Beekeeper class will focus on hive health and management. This includes information on how to check the health of your hive, how to monitor for pests and diseases, honeybee biology, swarm management, queen replacement, and other IPM recommendations.
The Midwest Master Beekeeper certification program consists of six levels: Beginner Beekeeper, Apprentice Beekeeper, Journeyman Beekeeper, Junior Master Beekeeper, Master Trainer, and Master Beekeeper. By the end of this first course, individuals will be able to help experienced beekeepers in the management of hives.
The Midwest Master Beekeeper certification program consists of six levels: Beginner Beekeeper, Apprentice Beekeeper, Journeyman Beekeeper, Junior Master Beekeeper, Master Trainer, and Master Beekeeper. By the end of this first course, individuals will be able to help experienced beekeepers in the management of hives.
Anyone can take the first three level classes for more information on beekeeping without taking any examinations. However, to move to the fourth level, examinations for the prior classes must be completed. For Basic Beekeeper, individuals must have one year of experience rearing bees before taking an exam to move up to the next level. Experienced beekeepers can test up through the first two levels of the program if they have three or more years of experience.
The Apprentice class is for any individual interested in learning beekeeping. There is no minimum age for the program, but children age 12 and younger may find examination questions difficult.
The course costs $95 which includes a beekeeping book. This class will be taught by NEIU alumna, Dr. Moneen Jones. Dr. Jones received her MA and MS from NEIU in 2006. Dr. Jones has developed a Midwest Master Beekeeper curriculum, and the brochure for her other pollinator program, the Missouri Pollinator Conservancy Program has been nominated for a literary award.
Bee / Bees / Beekeeping
Activity meeting dates
Mar 31, 2018
Sat8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Instructor
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