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Pioneer School of Homesteading
Harrisville, MI
2008 CLASSES


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Quaker Anne's
Children's Stories
Stories include:

How Bees Make Honey

A Chicken is Born

A Haircut for Sheep

A Baby Horse is Born

A Baby Goat is Born

Lassie Saves a Lamb

Introduction to Beekeeping
How to keep bees and harvest honey for beginners

This beginner's workshop will teach you:
~ How a bee hive functions.
~ How to start a new hive.
~ How to maintain a healthy hive.
~ How to harvest honey.

You will learn about the various types of bees and beehives, the importance of site location, safety precautions and the equipment needed to get started.

beekeeping class This class involves outdoor activities. Please wear long sleeves and pants and bring a wide-brimmed hat. Be sure to bring appropriate clothing for cold or rainy weather. No sandals or shorts allowed.

Class Size: 10
Cost: $75

Please bring a sack lunch.

Our classes are fun and informative and samples of honey treats will be served - including ice cream!



Upcoming Introduction to Beekeeping Classes


Saturday, May 10th
Time: 9:30 - 3:30
Cost: 75.00 per person
Class is Full

Saturday, May 24th
Time: 9:30 - 3:30
Cost: 75.00 per person
Class is Full

Saturday, June 14th
Time: 9:30 - 3:30
Cost: 75.00 per person
Class is Full

To reserve your space, email: quakerfarm@hotmail.com or call 989-736-7627

Payment may be made by cash or check.



Basics of Beekeeping
A hands-on workshop about keeping bees and harvesting honey
This class may only be taken by those who have completed the
Introduction to Beekeeping.


During this is a hands-on workshop, you will teach you about beehive management, honey production and extraction, beeswax and bee pollen.

You will participate in hands-on demonstrations for hive maintance, requeening, swarm control, honey harvesting, plus disease management and pest control.

beekeeping class This class involves outdoor activities. Please wear long sleeves and pants and bring a wide-brimmed hat.

Be sure to bring appropriate clothing for cold or rainy weather. No sandals or shorts allowed.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Beekeeping
Class Size: 10
Cost: $75

Please bring a sack lunch.

Our classes are fun and informative and samples of honey treats will be served - including ice cream!



Upcoming Basics of Beekeeping Classes


Saturday, May 17th
Time: 9:30 - 3:30
Cost: 75.00 per person
Class is Full

Saturday, May 31st
Time: 9:30 - 3:30
Cost: 75.00 per person
Class is Full

Saturday, June 7th
Time: 9:30 - 3:30
Cost: 75.00 per person
Class is Full

To reserve your space, email: quakerfarm@hotmail.com or call 989-736-7627

Payment may be made by cash or check.






"The Lord bless thee and keep thee...."
- Numbers 6:24