Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Beekeeping Meetings

The GA Beekeepers Association Spring Meeting is almost here.  It is February 12-13 in Moultrie, Ga.  Some of the speakers will include, Jennifer Berry from the University of Georgia Entomology Dept, Master Beekeeper Bill Owens, Ted Dennard, and Mike Hood.  There is always a great variety of classes offered at the Ga Beekeepers meetings.  Fred and Ann Rossman of Rossman Apiaries in Moultrie will be hosting the Friday night Fish Fry and Entertainment.

To register for the Spring Meeting visit http://www.gabeekeeping.com/ for more information.

If you live in Henry county or the nearby area, you are welcome to attend the Henry County Beekeepers Club monthly meetings.  They are the first Tuesday of each month at 7pm in McDonough in the Public Safety Building Community Room.  They are also holding a Beekeeping Short Course on February 27 from 8am-5pm.  You don't have to be a member to attend the monthly meetings or short course.  Everyone is welcome.  You can find more info at http://www.henrycountybeekeepers.org/.

The Atlanta Botanical Gardens is the location for Metro Atlanta's One Day Short Course: An Introduction to Honey Bees and Beekeeping.  The cost is $95 and includes breakfast and lunch.  Enjoy presentations by educators in entomology and experienced urban beekeepers. There will be displays of beekeeping equipment and hive products, honey tasting, and educational materials related to the presentations.  A goody bag of honey bee related items, free admission to the botanical gardens and free parking. 
Visit http://www.beekeepingshortcourse.com/ for more info.

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