Beginning Beekeeping Workshop

Fran Davidson with award winning honey                Tom Davidson demonstrating hive insulation

Thursday, March26, 2020 6:30 to 8:30 pm

Saturday, March 28, 2020 9:00am to 3:00 pm

NTPRD Administration Building, 1301 Mitchell Blvd, Springfield, OH 45503

Registration Fee $40 (lunch provided)

Registration Deadline: March 23, 2020

Presented by : National Trail Parks and Recreation District (937) 328-7275

            Join Fran and Tom Davidson for a two part ( 8 hour) course about the amazing hobby/ business of beekeeping. The multi media course is designed for the beginning beekeeper in order to successfully raise bees the first year and beyond. The course is also a fascinating exploration of honeybee biology and the challenging relationship between the honeybee and the modern beekeeper. Tom and Fran are owner/operators of "Golden Queen Honey", Master Gardeners in Clark County, Ohio and certified Journeyman Beekeepers by the Ohio State Beekeepers Association (OSBA).

Registration begins Friday Feb 14, 2020 and is available online by going to www.ntprd.org or in person by going to the NTPRD Administration Building

Fran set up for sales of den Queen Honey at Honey Fest at Delco Park.