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2009 Beekeeping Classes

Here is the tenative list for 2009 beekeeping classes. Fees vary with location but, in general, are between $30 and $60.

Winterset--Pat Randol starts this class Jan 29th at the Winterset library. It will meet each Thursday thru March 5 with no class on Feb 26. Contact Pat at 515-210-7445

DMACC Ankeny Campus--John Johnson starts this class Jan 29. It will meet from 7 to 9 for six weeks. Contact Lois Kiester at DMACC to enroll. 515-964-6685

Marshalltowm--Phil Ebert and Margaret Hala teach this section. Class begins Feb 5 and runs from 7 to 9 for six weeks. Contact Jean Brownlie at Iowa Valley Continuing Education to enroll. 800-284-4823 or

641-752-4645 Ex-5607

Kirkwood Washington Campus--Ron Wehr is the instructor. The exact date is not known at this point. Class will begin in mid to late Feb and run four weeks. Contact Kirkwood at 800-352-8833 to enroll or call Ron for information. 319-698-7542

Spencer--This will be a weekend course sometime in March. Contact Larry or Marlene Boernsen for information. 712-735-4205

Cedar Rapids--The Indian Creek Nature Center runs this course. The class starts Jan. 22 and has eight sessions. Contact the Center for information. 319-362-0664

Knoxville -- Craig Green starts this class Jan. 6 at the Knoxville library. It will meet each Tuesday through March 3 at 6:30PM. Contact Craig at 641-842-2112.

Indianola—Mike Wyatt starts this class Jan 8th at the Indianola Presbyterian Church. It will meet each Thursday through March 5th at 6:30PM. Contact Mike at 515-961-0357.

NIACC www.niacc.edu

Come find out what all the buzz is about! Learn how to start your own beekeeping hive. Iowa’s Honey Bee Association provides this buzz-worthy event. Gain valuable beekeeping knowledge from experienced beekeepers along with new trends and ideas to make your endeavor a success.

Sat, Feb. 21-Mar. 14, 9am-NoonTuition & Fees: $30Location: MT 154, NIACCInstructor: EnnisCourse#: 62875