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Introduction to Beekeeping 2010

The Eastern Connecticut Beekeepers Association will be conducting a beekeeping class.  It will be held at the University of Connecticut’s, Storrs campus, at the W.B. Young Building on Thursday evenings.  The dates are January 28, February 4, February 11, and February 18, with February 25 reserved as a snow date in the event of a class cancellation.  The hours will be from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM with registration at 6:30 PM.

The class will be a lecture and interactive series, focusing on honeybees and beekeeping, with emphasis on management for pollination and honey production.  The classes will be conducted by experienced beekeepers Adam Fuller from Hampton CT, Alex Nishball from Mansfield CT ,Jim Gray from Marlborough, CT and Tim Grilley from Salem, CT.

People who have an interest in bees or who already have colonies are invited to attend.  There will be a $60.00 registration fee.  The fee includes the class book, “The Backyard Beekeeper”, the class and a one year membership in the Eastern Connecticut Beekeepers Association.  For registrations prior to 1/15/08; send this form and a check made out to the ECBA for $60.00 to: ECBA, P.O. Box 487, Tolland, CT  06084.  After 1/15/08 you may register on the first evening of class.

Directions from Route 84; take exit 68 and follow signs to University of Connecticut.  At the intersection of Rte 195 and North Eagleville Rd. (Congregational Church on the right), proceed through the traffic light and take a left at the next light onto Horsebarn Hill Rd.  Bear left at the intersection and take the first left into parking lot behind the W.B Young building.  Enter using the center door at the rear of the building.

From Route 6; take Route 195 to the campus.  Turn right onto Horsebarn Hill Rd.; bear left at intersection then turn left into parking lot. Enter using the center door at the rear of the building.

IF you have any questions call Adam Fuller at 860-455-1296.

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