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OLLI Classes

Introduction to Honeybees and Beekeeping

Tues., Nov. 3, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Location: Online

Cost: $40

With Dick LaForge, Beekeeper

Designed for gardeners, nature lovers, and potential beekeepers, this short OLLI class is an introduction to European honey bee natural history and management.

Humans and honey bees have had a mutually beneficial relationship for thousands of years and are essential to agriculture. They have a fascinating social life which in many ways parallels our own. They are an introduction to the amazingly intelligent world of insects, and by extension, other life forms.

Interested persons can continue with the 12-week spring Extended Education classes: Practical Beekeeping and Bee Yard Experience.

Dick LaForge

Dick LaForge manages eight beehives near Freshwater. He produces on average six new colonies and several hundred pounds of honey each year. He has taught bee classes at Humboldt since 1998.