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This is a working classroom with active bees ~ BYOV (Bring Your Own VEIL)
Honey bees are relatively friendly creatures although most of us were taught at a young age to fear the sting of bees.
Fun Fact - Worker honey bees are females and can only sting one time and then they die. This means they really aren't interested in stinging everything that walks by. The Drones (male bees) are larger and cannot sting at all!
Always remember to NOT swat at them. You are more likely to get stung if you smash or swat. Simply walk away if they are buzzing you.
2023 ~ Classes for the New Year & New Beekeeper
2023 ~ Classes for the New Year & New Beekeeper
$40 per class per person ~ Attend 4 classes and the 5th is FREE
All Outdoor Classes are Weather Dependent
At Your Schedule
or At Ours
We can create a class just for you
Call us!
CALL US ABOUT A POP-UP CLASS!
CALL US ABOUT A POP-UP CLASS!
Bee Keeping for a Day
Bee Keeping for a Day
This class is for the new bee who wants to get an idea of what this hobby is all about before putting out the money and investing in the gear.
In-apiary class designed with the inexperienced in mind. Put on a veil, or several different kinds, try on OUR suits, put your hands on the equipment and tools and get an idea of what it’s all about. We will even open a hive a take look inside (weather dependent). This sneak peek will give you a glimpse into the wonderful world of beekeeping.
Bee Keeping for a Day Per Person
$40.00
Family (parent + kid(s)) Beekeeper for a Day TBA
$60.00
Sunday
March 12
3:30 pm
Building Your Equipment
Building Your Equipment
Spring Prep/What to do - from building your equipment (so it will last) to ordering and maneuvering through the catalogs loaded with eye-popping menus.
You really don't need everything they offer to be a beekeeper. I recommend the "keep it simple" rule which will help you decide what you really need for your first few years.
This session is in my garage/AKA Honey House
so please dress for colder temperatures.
Building your Equipment Class 3/12
$40.00
Family (parent + kid(s)) 3/12
$60.00
Sunday
March 26
3:30 pm
Beekeeper for a Day
Beekeeper for a Day
This class is for the new bee who wants to get an idea of what this hobby is all about before putting out the money and investing in the gear.
In-apiary class designed with the inexperienced in mind. Put on a veil, or several different kinds, try on a suit, put your hands on the equipment and tools and get an idea of what it’s all about. We will even open a hive a take look inside (weather dependent). This sneak peek will give you a glimpse into the wonderful world of beekeeping.
Beekeeper for a Day 3/26
$40.00
Family (parent + kid(s)) 3/26
$60.00
Sunday
April 16
3:30 pm
Installing Spring Packages
Installing Spring Packages
How to get the bees in my hive.
Installing Spring Packages 4/16
$40.00
Family (parent + kid(s)) 4/16
$60.00
Sunday
April 16
1:00 pm
Beekeeper for a Day
Beekeeper for a Day
This class is for the new bee who wants to get an idea of what this hobby is all about before putting out the money and investing in the gear.
In-apiary class designed with the inexperienced in mind. Put on a veil, or several different kinds, try on a suit, put your hands on the equipment and tools and get an idea of what it’s all about. We will even open a hive a take look inside (weather dependent). This sneak peek will give you a glimpse into the wonderful world of beekeeping.
Beekeeper for a Day 4/16
$40.00
Family (parent + kid(s)) 4/16
$60.00
Sunday
April 30
3:30 pm
Your First Inspection
Your First Inspection
We have the bees and the hives, now what?
Your first inspection is the most amazing and nerve-wracking. Everything feels new. I'll walk you through the inspection step-by-step and show you what to look for to determine if your colony is healthy and thriving.
Includes:
How to keep your smoker lit (this is a tough one for most new bees.)
Your First Inspection 4/30
$40.00
Family (parent + kid(s)) 4/30
$60.00
Thursday
May 18
3:30 pm
Beekeeper for a Day
Beekeeper for a Day
This class is for the new bee who wants to get an idea of what this hobby is all about before putting out the money and investing in the gear.
In-apiary class designed with the inexperienced in mind. Put on a veil, or several different kinds, try on a suit, put your hands on the equipment and tools and get an idea of what it’s all about. We will even open a hive and take look inside (weather dependent). This sneak peek will give you a glimpse into the wonderful world of beekeeping.
Beekeeper for a Day 5/18
$40.00
Family (parent + kid(s)) Beekeeper for a Day 5/18
$60.00
Sunday
May 21
3:30 pm
Making Nucs and Splits
Making Nucs and Splits
Swarm Management
Keeping bees is animal husbandry on a tiny little scale. But there are responsibilities still in owning any creature that requires some care from you.
Bees swarm - it's a natural part of life for them. I'll give you tips and tricks to stay ahead of the swarms and help you manage your apiary size with easy manipulations for management.
Making Nucs and Splits 5/21
$40.00
Family (parent + kid(s)) Making Nucs & Splits 5/21
$60.00
TBA
3:30 pm
Honey Extraction - Part 1
(Date determined by the bees/nectar flow)
Honey Extraction - Part 1
(Date determined by the bees/nectar flow)
Part 1 is all about what we take from the bees and what we leave for them. Responsible, thoughtful practices to help them survive. It is after all their food source for winter and times of dearth.
This class is in the apiary. We will pull frames of honey from each colony on the property based on what we see on each frame. We store them in airtight containers and return them the next day to process them.
Part 1 is all about what we take from the bees and what we leave for them. Responsible, thoughtful practices to help them survive. It is after all their food source for winter and times of dearth.
This class is in the apiary. We will pull frames of honey from each colony on the property based on what we see on each frame. We store them in airtight containers and return them the next day to process them.
Honey Extraction - Part 1 TBD
$40.00
Family (parent + kid(s)) Honey Extraction TBD
$60.00
TBA
3:30 pm
Honey Extraction - Part 2
(Date determined by the bees/nectar flow)
Honey Extraction - Part 2
(Date determined by the bees/nectar flow)
We'll be working in the Honey House
In this class, we process all of that delicious HONEY
in the honey house - you'll even go home with a bottle to share (or not!)
Honey Extraction - Part 2 TBD
$40.00
Family (parent + kid(s)) Honey Extraction 2 TBD
$60.00
Sunday
July 09
3:30 pm
Splits for Varroa Control
Splits for Varroa Control
How to do effective mite check & treatment
Healthy summer bees make healthy winter bees
Using readily available resources we determine if our bees need "treatment" for Varroa (we talk about and remedy hive beetles and wax moths as well)
Alcohol wash, decision-making tools, and playing with bees. Bring your suit! Remember BYOV?
Splits for Varroa Control 7/09
$40.00
Family (parent + kid(s)) Splits for Varroa Control 7/09
$60.00
Sunday
July 30
8:30 am
I Know it's Hot Out There - But Don't Stop Inspecting!
I Know it's Hot Out There - But Don't Stop Inspecting!
Colony management through the dearth - AKA: What the heck is the dearth?
Managing hives when it's hot out. Bearding, wash-boarding, robbing, feeding, and airflow, plus
How to Recognize a Problem BEFORE it becomes a problem.
I Know it's Hot Out There 7/30
$40.00
Family (parent + kid(s)) I Know it's Hot... 7/31
$60.00
Sunday
August 13
8:30 am
Building My Apiary - It's Never too Late to Grow or Become a Beekeeper
Building My Apiary - It's Never too Late to Grow or Become a Beekeeper
New / Interested beekeepers class and apiary tour of the Honey House
So, you want to become a beekeeper but want to know more? Come spend a few hours with me touring our home apiary and asking questions. We will hope to give you the information you need to decide.
Building My Apiary 8/13
$40.00
Family (parent + kid(s)) Building My Apiary... 8/13
$60.00
TBD
3:00 pm
Queen Marking
Queen Marking
We will be removing apivar, feeding, and doing Queen marking and equalizing in the apiary.
There are 40 colonies on site you must be appropriately dressed for working bees.
This session is at Shlagel Farms in Waldorf.
Pop-Up Queen Marking TBD
$40.00
Sunday
October 15
3:30 pm
Scaling Back for the Winter
Scaling Back for the Winter
To wrap or not to wrap?
Includes winter prep and feed.
This is a winter prep class where we discuss how, when, why, and what the bees need to get through winter and spring. Food and heat are concerns for new beekeepers, we will help take some of the guesswork out of the end-of-season shutdown.
Scaling Back for the Winter 10/15
$40.00
Family (parent + kid(s)) Scaling Back.. 10/9
$60.00
Sunday
Nov 12
3:30 pm
Making Products from My Hive
Making Products from My Hive
Lip balm and body butter-making class.
This is a class in my kitchen, no beekeeping gear is required. As the weather starts to change, we notice we need moisture for hands and lips. We will play with making products from the hive.
Small class size required - only 5 students per class.
Making Products from My Hive 11/12
$40.00
Family (parent + kid(s)) Making Products.. 11/20
$60.00
Remember, this is a working classroom with active bees BYOV (bring your own veil when specified).
THESE ARE HANDS-ON CLASSES @ DEEZ Leonardtown BEEZ a Southern Maryland Apiary
**All participants must sign a release of liability to participate.
- I can build a class for your needs/skill level or we can do a working session in my apiary or yours.
- Do inspections with me and learn what I do and why.
Click on a class above or call to register 240-925-1944
How We Help You and Our Community
How We Help You and Our Community
- Deez L’town Beez serves the local community through educational services regarding EVERYTHING beekeeping.
- We will come to your school, group gatherings, or club meetings to talk about how to keep bees for their honey, how to raise them for healthy pollination, and how to sustain them for the future.
- For direct learning, we can bring an observation hive to display and use to teach and learn in a safe environment.
- Reach out to us in Leonardtown, Maryland for more information!
Oxalic Acid Vaporization Treament
Oxalic Acid Vaporization Treament
For those who would like an Oxalic Acid Vaporization (OAV) treatment but don't want to purchase all of the necessary equipment (it can be expensive), I offer OAV treatments one week apart for three weeks in a row for $50 per hive plus mileage. An extra week if necessary for an additional $17 per hive.
Call or email to discuss your number of hives, how many doses you'll need, and your location.
Swarm Removal Service
Swarm Removal Service
If a swarm happens, bees will naturally find a new home as half the hive leaves to create a new colony.
We offer swarm removal services to the local area (tri-county Southern Maryland only). Just call and we’ll come help or we will reach out to other local beekeepers who specialize in Cut-Outs and complicated removals
-they have the tools necessary to remove and re-home the swarm for you.
Please call for immediate assistance with a swarm
240-925-1944
The bees are typically their most docile during a swarm because they have nothing to protect except the Queen. Remember to use caution, they may sting to defend her.
Donations to our business or to the Association of Southern Maryland Beekeepers are always welcome with our gratitude.
Schedule an Observation Hive Event or Team Building Event
Schedule an Observation Hive Event or Team Building Event
Learn to raise honey bees through our educational services at Deez L’town Beez in Leonardtown, Maryland.
Call 240-925-1944, email, or message me through Facebook to discuss our programs, to order nuc bee hives, or any of our hive products.
We can also make an educational appearance at your school, scout troop, club, or office function with a live portable observation beehive to help educate or promote beekeeping or just to teach folks about bees and how honey is made (typically by hourly rate - 2 hr minimum).
We can customize events to fit your needs.