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Backyard Beekeeping
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Time: March 5, 2016 from 1:30pm to 4:30pm
Location: VanDusen Botanical Garden
Website or Map: http://www.vandusengarden.org
Event Neighbourhood and Type: shaughnessy, bees, beekeeping, ecology
Organized By: VanDusen Botanical Garden
Latest Activity: Mar 5, 2016
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Event Description
Instructor: Brian Campbell
Price: Member: $35 / Non-member: $45
Join BC bee expert Brian Campbell for an introduction to honeybees and how to keep a hive of honeybees in an urban environment.
He will give an overview of bee biology, bee and hive behaviour, threats such as mites, and more. Learn what is required to keep bees in the city, the essential equipment and tools, and where to find them.
Register onlineor phone: 604-718-5898
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