*BURGH BEES "Introduction to Beekeeping Class" LINK TO REGISTER: http://burghbees.com/?product=beekeeping-101-12-16-2017-2-tickets * This classroom based course offers beginning beekeepers an introduction to honey bee biology and beekeeping basics. The course covers honey bee castes, races, pests & diseases, beekeeping equipment, and seasonal management necessary for a successful first year. We are upgrading our text book this year to Honey Bee Biology and Beekeeping and we provide a package of reference materials on critical topics. In addition to BK101 in the classroom we are including the Installation Demonstration, BK101W Beekeeping Workshop, and a 2018 Burgh Bees Membership at no additional cost. The Install Demo will show you how to install bees into a hive and the BK101 workshop will be a hands on event showing you how to inspect a hive. The Installation Demo and BK101W will be held at the Burgh Bees Community Apiary and scheduled in the spring as conditions permits. For more information, email info@BurghBees.com Space is limited, So register today! *Cost*: *Individual*:**** $115 – Includes BK101 class, text book, package of reference materials, Install Demo, BK101 workshop, and a 2018 Burgh Bees Membership. *Honey of a Deal*: **$195 – Includes 2 seats in BK101 class, 1 text book, 1 package of reference handouts, 2 spots at the Install Demo, 2 spots at the BK101 workshop, and either a 2018 Family Membership or 2 Individual Memberships. *Dates*: March 10, 2018 10:00am-5:00pm *Instructors*: Stephen Repasky, EAS Certified Master Beekeeper *Course Location:* Shaler North Hills Library Central Library — 1822 Mt Royal Blvd, Glenshaw, PA 15116 *Textbook*: Honey Bee Biology and Beekeeping by Dewey Caron & Larry Connor Note: A confirmation letter and directions will be mailed out once a registration with payment is received. *Exams*: Brief quiz at the end of each session, graded in class by students. *Course Fee*: includes the textbook, which will be handed out to students at the class. *Payment*: To reserve your place in the class, /please register online/ or if you prefer send a check payable to Burgh Bees to: Burgh Bees – Beekeeping 101 (March) 2018, Energy Innovation Center, 1435 Bedford Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219