{"product_id":"introduction-to-beekeeping-hands-on-experience","title":"Introduction to Beekeeping, Hand-On Experience","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-1 c2-2 c2-3 c2-4 c2-5 c2-6 c2-7 c2-8\" data-ux=\"Element\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Introduction to Beekeeping course is designed to teach the basics of keeping honey bees in the low, southwest desert of Arizona.  This course runs approximately three hours and is split into two components:  classroom education and hands-on experience.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-1 c2-2 c2-3 c2-4 c2-5 c2-6 c2-7 c2-8\" data-ux=\"Element\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe classroom portion provides students with general knowledge of honey bee biology, standard beekeeping equipment, and best practices for colony management.  The hands-on experience provides students a unique opportunity to suit up as a beekeeper and apply the knowledge and skills learned while assisting the Master Beekeeper instructor with hive inspections in the on-site apiary.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-1 c2-2 c2-3 c2-4 c2-5 c2-6 c2-7 c2-8\" data-ux=\"Element\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIMPORTANT:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-1 c2-2 c2-3 c2-4 c2-5 c2-6 c2-7 c2-8\" data-ux=\"Element\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClasses will be held from 9am-12pm (unless otherwise specified) in a backyard apiary located at 8312 W. Soft Wind Drive, Peoria, AZ 85383. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-1 c2-2 c2-3 c2-4 c2-5 c2-6 c2-7 c2-8\" data-ux=\"Element\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClass sizes are limited to ensure that all students have the ability to fully participate in the beekeeping experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-ux=\"Element\" class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-1 c2-2 c2-3 c2-4 c2-5 c2-6 c2-7 c2-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtective suits and gloves will be provided by Honey Hive Farms on the day of the class for use during the hands-on portion. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-ux=\"Element\" class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-1 c2-2 c2-3 c2-4 c2-5 c2-6 c2-7 c2-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-5i c2-3u c2-3 c2-a7 c2-j c2-42 c2-a8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClasses are non-refundable\u003c\/strong\u003e, but may be 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