Fall ’24/Winter ’25 Classes
Each class series is 3 consecutive Saturdays 9:00AM to 12:00PM
Cost: $95
This course is meant to familiarize “newbees” with the gear, terminology, pests, biology, lifecycle, etc. of honeybees. It’s a good crash course for novices. Due to the time of year, we won’t be opening any hives. However, if you want to start beekeeping next spring, this course should prepare you for that. Graduates of this course will also be made aware of some of the swarm catches Ginnie will be doing next spring and invited to tag along. Class size is limited to 10 students.
Payment methods:
• Venmo @SweeneyHillFarm (Last 4-digits are 9664. Please do not choose Goods & Services.)
• Check made out to Ginnie Sweeney, mailed to address below.
** With either payment method, please indicate which class dates you would like to attend.
Classes will be held at Sweeney Hill Farm
1234 Cliff Amos Rd.
Spring Hill, TN 37174
Topics covered will include…
- Woodenware and beekeeping equipment
- Bee pests and management
- Types of honeybees, their lifecycle and behavior
- Swarm management
- What a beekeeper should do at different times of the year.
A few providers of beekeeping protective clothing are…