Doug Purdie is coming to Orange in April to share his enthusiasm and skills in backyard bee-keeping.  This is a one day introductory course - no prior knowledge necessary - just a keen interest in DIY honey! 

Course topics
Doug will cover the theory and practical management of honeybees including:

• Honey bee biology and behaviour
• Equipment for starting up a beehive we will demonstrate all the main sorts of hives people are using
• We have A Top Bar, Warre, Langstroth and Flow hive in our teaching apiary and you will see each one operating
• Regulations and location placement
• Handling bees with confidence and respect
• Native bees

We have not set a date until we know who is coming.  Doug is happy to come on a weekend or during the week.  Get your preference in early to avoid disappointment.

The course will cost $150pp (depending on numbers).

Please contact Sally if you are interested - lets see if we can make this one run!