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‘Meet the Bees’
Beekeeping for Beginners
Open Field Day

Sunday 23rd October 2016
10am - 3pm
Mirboo North Recreation Reserve - (Plenty of parking)

If you have been thinking about becoming a beekeeper don’t miss this opportunity to spend a day with
experienced beekeepers and gain confidence working with a hive of bees.
(If the weather is uncooperative there is a Plan 🐝!)

Demonstrations throughout the day
*Opening hives and hive inspections
*Catching swarms & swarm management
*Honey harvesting *Bio-Security matters
* Equipment

Protective Clothing
If you wish to handle bees the minimum protective clothing needed is a hat, veil and gloves
plus arms and legs/feet completely covered OR a beekeeping jacket or suit.

Special Speakers
Daniel Martin - Leading Apiary Officer
Agriculture Services & Biosecurity Operations - Regulation & Compliance
Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources
Agriculture Victoria
&  
Newly appointed Bee Biosecurity Officer
Jess Hartland

Entry: Adults - $10pp, Children - Free
Food and Beverages will be available for sale at the venue
Beekeeping wares will be for sale also

An A4 flyer is available HERE to view or print and distribute