Beekeepers To Hold Class for Beginners

COOPERSTOWN—The Leatherstocking Beekeepers’ Association will conduct its annual “Introduction to Beekeeping Class” for beginners from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 22 at the Clark Sports Center, 124 County Highway 52. Local beekeepers will discuss the origins and history of beekeeping, honeybee biology, siting an apiary, necessary equipment and costs, tools, clothing, seasonal management, how to work the bees, diseases, pests, and hive products. The $49.87 course fee includes a beekeeping book, lunch and snacks. Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to decide if managing bees is a craft they wish to pursue. Registration is required through Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-beekeeping-course-tickets-1101031447699?aff=ebdssbdestsearch.