Wanabeekeepers, Again this year I am offering a Beginners' Beekeeping Class in April. You are welcome to email me with your intent so that I can save a place for you right away (then send along your check in the mail to 2376 Santa Barbara Drive Santa Fe, NM 87505; make checks payable to Steve Wall). These classes will take a fast-track approach to getting you into the hobby without a huge commitment of time and money. You will learn all you need to become an informed beekeeper by attending only one 4-hour class at $135.00 (other beekeeping classes require multiple classes and start at $350). If you so choose, you can also purchase the hives you will need from me. See the attached flier or my website, www.buckinbee.com <http://www.buckinbee.com/>, for more details about these classes and equipment. Class Fee - $135.00 This fee is non-refundable and reserves your space in the class Please make your check payable to Steve Wall. Class Size - is limited, so please register early Date/Time/Place - Sunday, April 5th 9 am - 1 pm (bring a snack) Held at La Mariposa Montessori School, 18 Puesta Del Sol in Santa Fe (just south of I-25 off Old Pecos Trail) Subjects covered will include: • Pros and cons of both Langstroth hives and Top Bar hives. • Establishing a bee colony • Sustainable beekeeping methods • Care and feeding of bees • Bee Biology • Swarm prevention • Disease management I look forward to sharing the thrill of beekeeping with you. Sincerely, Steve Wall Buckin’ Beekeeper
