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  • Saturday, April 10, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm – Spring/Summer Hive Management

    Join 6th-generation beekeeper Ken Warchol for an in-depth Berkshire Botanical Garden program on spring honeybee hive management. This in person lecture and demonstration on April 10 at 11 am will focus on how to open up your hives from the winter, including feeding and pest control. Ken will provide beekeepers with critical information and, most especially, timing of important management techniques to prepare hives for the spring and summer. Weather permitting, he will do a hive inspection in the BBG apiary. Bring protective equipment. Ken Warchol is a long-time beekeeper and former teacher whose lectures are enjoyed by expert and novice beekeepers alike. He has served as a Massachusetts State Bee Inspector. $15 for BBG members, $20 for nonmembers. Register at https://www.berkshirebotanical.org/events/springsummer-hive-management

  • Saturday, March 31, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon – Spring Hive Management

    Join Massachusetts State Beekeeper Ken Warchol on Saturday, March 31 at 10 am at Berkshire Botanical Garden for an in-depth lecture on spring management of honey bee hives. This lecture will focus on how to manage spring hive population build-up, feeding, dividing, pest monitoring and protection and most importantly how to prevent swarming. For beekeepers this program will provide critical information and most especially timing of important management techniques to get the honey season off to a positive start. Following this class, participants are welcome to stay to meet and discuss beekeeping with others. $5 for BBG members, $10 for nonmembers. Register online at www.berkshirebotanical.org.

    Ken Warchol, is a 6th generation beekeeper and former teacher whose lectures are enjoyed by expert and novice beekeepers alike. He has previously served as a Massachusetts State Bee Inspector. Advance registration is highly recommended, but walk-ins are always welcome, space permitting. Image of Ken Warchol from www.stevensbees.blogspot.com.