Beekeeping

bees

Delaware Valley College’s Beekeeping Course is intended for all skill levels. Previous courses have had participants ranging from professional beekeepers to beginning hobbyists. Several teachers and nature center directors have attended and have used the material in their own classrooms. A number of people have included the course in their summer vacations.

Date: July 13, 14, 15
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm
Location: Feldman Building Room 114, Delaware Valley College Main campus, Doylestown
Course Number: APR101, Section: 002

Equipment: If you own a bee veil, please bring it with you. Please also bring a 3-ring loose-leaf binder for the materials that will be distributed. Important: To avoid the spread of disease, please DO NOT bring gloves
Age: Participants must be at least 13 years of age unless accompanied by an adult.
Lunch: Please bring your own lunch. A video will be shown during lunch.
Accommodations: For those staying overnight, we suggest the Court House Motor Inn, 625 N. Main St. Doylestown, PA, (215) 348-9222
Your instructors: The course is offered under the direction of Dr. Christopher Tipping, Assistant Professor of Biology and Vincent Aloyo, Ph. D., professional beekeeper for over 40 years.
Cost: The cost of the class is $170.00. Please register as early as possible as class size is limited. Instruction will take place on the Delaware Valley College campus, Doylestown, PA.

To enroll in this course complete the registration form or call 215-489-4848.