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Beekeeping Winterization Class

Tue, Sep 07

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Kin Loch Farmstead

Learn the basics to winterizing your colonies and protecting your bees for the best change of survival over the western New York winters.

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Beekeeping Winterization Class
Beekeeping Winterization Class

Time & Location

Sep 07, 2021, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Kin Loch Farmstead, 4299 Ridge Rd, Lockport, NY 14094, USA

About the Event

Taught by Tara and Jeff Hahn from Hahn's Honeybee Haven. The Hahn's have a tried and tested winterization method developed over many years of bee keeping here in Western New York. We all know the winter's here can be cold and long so having a strong winterization method to protect your colonies.  The Hahns will be covering the following topics in this interactive class:

  • Fall, winter, and early spring feeding and proper feed ratios and recipes;
  • "Right-sizing" your hives for winter to match colony populations;
  • Hive wraps and quilt boxes; insulation and increased ventilation to combat moisture issues during our long, harsh winters;
  • When it's safe to check on your ladies; a temperature and cluster guide; and 
  • Q & A session for any questions you may have.

*** Hahn's Honeybee Haven is an apiary in Newfane NY. Hahn's bees are all from local swarm recoveries. They also make a vareity of beautiful products that we sell in our shop including honey, candles and beeswax food wraps.***

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