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Backyard Beekeeping Intro, Age 16+ Register View Cart

Man in Bee suit looking at bees

Have you thought about keeping bees? 

This is the opportunity to learn more about these vital and fascinating creatures providing so much of our food. The instructors have over 50 years of experience among them.

The three sessions will enlighten and maybe inspire you to start a few hives of your own or learn more about your bee passion. Plenty of question-and-answer time and all the info needed to start your own operation.

You will learn about:

  • Bee biology
  • The natural history of honeybees
  • The treatment of bee diseases
  • Hive management
  • Bee equipment
  • How to explore the Internet for legitimate educational resources
    And more!
Note: A portion of your registration will be donated to the Vermont Beekeepers Association!


Instructors: Deborah Rubin & Rick Stoner

Registration Information
  • All Registrations are done online and there are two payment options at Checkout.
  • 1. ONLINE PAYMENT OPTION- is with a credit card (processing fee of $2 or 3.5 %, whichever is higher, plus 10 cents is added). Using this option your balance is paid in full and the person is enrolled.
  • 2. OFFLINE PAYMENT OPTION- is with check or cash. Using this option, you have to drop off payment at the Rec. Dept., or use the drop box at the back entrance to the Town Hall Building- 7900 Williston Rd.
  • NOTE: When using the Offline Payment Option, the person is not enrolled until a check or cash is received and processed.
  • Offline Payment Option closes a week prior to the start of the program.
  • When the Offline Payment Option is closed you can come into the Rec. Office to register and pay prior to the deadline.
  • Please create a household account prior to coming in if you don't have one already.
  • Online Payment Option closes the night before the start date of the program or on Thursday evening if the program starts over the weekend.
  • Program numbers are checked one week prior to start date to see if minimum number is met.
  • No registrations are accepted after the second meeting of a program.
  • If a program is Full, register for the waiting list using the Online Payment Option. No fee will be charged.
  • Williston Residents can apply for Financial Assistance if needed. See Link Below
  • Don't Wait! Register Early! (A program might be cancelled due to low enrollment).

Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees
 
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Backyard Beekeeping - Spring 
16y - 99y N/A Th  04/10/2025 - 05/01/2025
06:30 PM - 08:00 PM

The R.E.C. Zone
$75.00 Res, $85.00 Non-Res
* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

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