LCBA Newsletters
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LCBA Meeting Handouts
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Beginners Beekeeping Class
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Web-Based Intro Beekeeping Training Program
Presenting Beekeepers:
John Grafton & Jim Tew
Supporting On-Line Text Book:
Backyard Beekeeping by Dr. James E. Tew
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Ohio Apiary Forms & Applications
Honeybee Education
LCBA Youth Education Program
To advance the LCBA’s mission of educating the public about the value of honeybees and the impact honeybees have on our world, the Association sponsors a Youth Education Program.
Selection Criteria and Process for the LCBA Youth Education Program:
- Students must be between the ages of 11 and 18.
- A program application and questionnaire must be submitted along with supporting documents.
- A selection committee will consider each application and select students for the program.
- LCBA will provide the opportunity to students to work with an experienced beekeeper on the following activities (but not limited to): Installing bees in a hive; Feeding bees; Inspecting Hives; Disease management; Extracting honey; Winter preparation.
- After completing one year of the program the student will be eligible to apply for a sponsorship that would provide: a Beginner Beekeeper’s Kit (see appendix) and a package of bees.
The completed application package is due by: February 1, 2021
Click here to download the Program application and questionnaire.
Submit the completed application to:
LCBA
C/O Marilyn
15177 Diagonal Road
Lagrange, OH 44050
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Introduction to Beekeeping Class - 2022
Saturday, OCTOBER 15, 2022
An introduction to beekeeping to provide you with an overview
of the equipment you need to start your first hive, the honeybee
life-cycle, pests and diseases.
Time: 10:00 am - Noon
Where: Life Church
1033 Elm Street
Grafton, OH 44044
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2023 Beginner Beekeeping Class, 28th Annual
Class Dates: March 3, 10, 17,& 24, 2023
Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Classes:
March 3: Beekeeping Equipment
March 10: Managing Your Bee Hive
March 17: First Two Months as a Beekeeper
March 24: Summer & Fall Management
Hands-on Field Day: June 3, 2023
Time: 10:00 am (Rain or Shine)
Where: Queen Right Colonies
43655 State Route 162,
Spencer, Ohio 44275
Memorial Garden Hands-On
Saturday, April 15, 22, 29 & May 6
Time: 10:00 am
Where: Life Church
1033 Elm Street
Grafton, OH 44044
Bonus Class: Fall Wrap-Up, September 8, 2023
Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Where: Life Church
1033 Elm Street
Grafton, OH 44044
Click here for Beginner Beekeeping Class Registration Form
Click here for 2022 Class Presentations
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LCBA Educational DVDs to Loan
LCBA has the following educational DVD's available to loan to all current members. There is a $5 deposit on the DVD which will be refunded when the DVD is returned. Please see Bill Vittori for more information.
Click here to see the DVD list available
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The Honey Files: A Bee's Life
A Teaching Guide Grade Levels 4-6
National Honey Board
390 Lashley Street
Longmont, CO 80501-6045
www.honey.com
Click here to download "The Honey Files"
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