South Florida Bee College:
Members of the UF Honey Bee Research and Extension Lab are pleased to be hosting the 2nd annual South Florida Bee College at UF’s Fort Lauderdale Research and Extension Center (FLREC) in Davie, Florida, August 15-16th, 2014.
The two-day honey bee Extension event is open to the public and offers classes for all levels of interest. Beekeepers of all ages and experience levels, gardeners, naturalists, teachers, farmers, county agents, and anyone else interested in honey bees is encouraged to attend. You do not have to keep bees to attend; the only prerequisite is your interest in the subject!
The schedule is robust and features courses on topics that include: bee biology, Varroa control, Florida nectar plants, queen rearing, mead making, candle making, bee photography and so much more! We have a suggested beginner track lineup for novices, though students at the SFBC may attend any course regardless of expertise.
The registration fee includes a goody bag with promo items, a gold lapel pin, a printed program with all lecture materials, snacks, lunch, a catered banquet dinner and an ice cream social on Friday evening. There will be live hives, beekeeping gear, informational lectures, hands-on workshops, beekeeping vendors, awards and door prizes.
There will also be a 21-class Honey Show where you can enter your honey, mead, crafts, art and more for awards and the title of ‘Best in Show!’ Anyone can enter, even if it be the black jar (tasting only) or the novice class - for those who have never won 1st place before.
SFBC is one of the best experiences you could possibly have learning about honey bees (and other plants/pollinators too)! Our team of experts and dedicated staff are excited to host the 2nd annual South Florida Bee College. We hope that you decide to join us!
UF/IFAS Extension
Honey Bee Research and Extension lab presents
South Florida Bee College
Date: Friday and Saturday August 15-16, 2014
Location: UF Ft. Lauderdale Research and Education Center
3205 College Ave., Davie, FL 33314
Website link: http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/honeybee/extension/SFbee_college.shtml
Registration (cost): http://2014southfloridabeecollege.eventbrite.com
Schedule: http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/honeybee/extension/Bee%20College/final_schedule.pdf
Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/events/777443592285974
Social media hashtag: #southfloridabeecollege
Contact: Jeanette Klopchin
352-273-3932
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