PAW PAW, Mich. — Heroes to Hives students are invited to join Michigan State University at a beekeeping workshop. The hands-on session will cover hive handling, how to inspect a colony for signs of disease or stress, and how to monitor and manage varroa mites. The workshop will be held on June 20, 2023 from 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. at the Veterans Therapy Garden at 801 Hazen Street, Paw Paw, MI 49079
Members of Great Plains Master Beekeeping can count this workshop toward field training hours.
This event is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or other circumstances.
MSU is able to offer this workshop free of charge thanks to a grant from USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture and donations.
Requirements
- Registration for this workshop is required.
- Open to all Veterans, Reservists, Active Duty or National Guard members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their adult children, spouses, partners and caregivers.
- This event is only for adults (18 years or older).
- All participants are expected to understand that there is a risk of being stung. Participants are encouraged to arrive with their own protective gear/clothing. MSU will have veiled beekeeping jackets (sizes M and XXL) for participants to borrow, but protection from stings is not guaranteed.
- If you have ever experienced an allergic reaction to an insect sting, you must receive clearance from a medical professional and the program instructor prior to the event.
Visit https://events.anr.msu.edu/event.cfm?eventID=D51841E5470C8EB67632466D43BED89E5D9B0300C48923070B70A10516F5DDDA to register for the event or contact Ana Heck at heckanar@msu.edu for more information.
— Ana Heck, MSU Apiculture Extension Educator
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