Imagine That Honey!

2025 Classes, Workshops & Presentations

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ITH Beginner Beekeeping Class, Swanzey, NH

Next Beginner Class is scheduled for Saturday, May 24 from 9 to noon.
Please contact us at imaginethathoney@hotmail.com or text 603-381-1717 for more details.

We’re look forward to sharing our knowledge of bees, beekeeping and pollinators with new beekeepers in our area and past ITH Beginner Beekeeping students. This is a class that is $50 for "newbees" and free/complimentary for all of our past students; this is just part of the benefit for taking our classes in the past. We find this hobby most enjoyable when you are around people that have a genuine passion for bees. Perhaps you have a few questions or have something going on in your hive(s) that you'd like to understand better. We'll be reviewing preparation, we'll be in the hives, and look forward to some lively discussions. Please dress appropriately for going into the hives. RSVP is GREATLY appreciated. Please arrive on time, and back into the driveway located at 283 Matthews Road, Swanzey, NH 03446. Our phone/cell is 603-381-1717; There will be a small bear and workshop sign near the driveway. and we'll be here to greet you.

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ITH Beginner & Advanced Beekeeping Classes, Swanzey, NH
Available upon request & as time allows.

Please see monthly activities for topics to be covered each month as time allows.

 

ITH Beginner & Advanced Beekeeping Classes, Mount Desert Island, Maine
Available upon request & as time allows.

Please see monthly activities for topics to be covered each month as time allows.

Coming in June...

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ITH Workshops, Swanzey, NH & Mount Desert Island, Maine
Available upon request & as time allows.

We love talking and sharing our beekeeping experience. We have over 25 years of experience and enjoy every moment we have time for working the bees and encouraging others to understands, observe and be proactive thinkers when it comes to their hives and apiary.  

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ITH Beekeeping Tour, Swanzey, NH - Available upon request & as time allows.

We’re look forward to sharing our knowledge of bees, beekeeping and pollinators. Please arrive on time, and back into the driveway located at 283 Matthews Road, Swanzey, NH 03446. Our phone/cell is 603-381-1717; There will be a small bear and workshop sign near the driveway.

 

The tour will begin in Swanzey and there will be three other yards to visit in Jaffrey, Harrisville & Roxbury, NH. This tour includes lunch. Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions.

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This is a hands-on workshop so we will be going into the hives and touching frames, etc. Please dress appropriately (long pants, no open toed shoes, thick socks, and long sleeved shirt). Do not use perfume or cologne as bees are attracted to these flowery scents. You are welcome to bring your own veil and gloves. If you do not have them, we will provide them for you. (Limit 10 to lend)

 

Some of the topics we will cover during the day are:

• What beekeeping is all about: Goals, Challenges and Expectations

• Late Summer Management & Hive Inspections - Preparing NUCs / Preventing Swarms

• Honey Supers & Preparing to Harvest - Varroa testing and medications/ IPM, etc.

 

Yes, this is a lot to cover. That’s why we are starting so early in the day. Discussions will be focused on the ability and level of knowledge for the group. Feel free to take photos and video. Our hope is that you will walk away with confidence and the knowledge you desire.

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Cost for the day includes lunch:

• Monadnock Beekeeper Members and Brattleboro Area Beekeepers Guild - $75

• Non-Members/ General Public - $125

 

Please email imaginethathoney@hotmail.com or text to 603-381-1717 if you are interested. We accept PayPal, Venmo or Zelle to hold your reservation.

 

A swarm in May is worth a load of hay
A swarm in June is worth a silver spoon
But a swarm in July isn’t worth a fly!

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Looking for AZ Beekeepers - Starting an AZ Guild for NH & the Monadnock Region

Keeping AZ/Slovenian Hives has its nuances. Yes, everyone who has bees needs to understand how to keep bees, but AZ hives are slightly different from Langs, Warre, or Top Bar hives.  Please let us know if you might be interested in participating in this group of enthusiastic, highly motivated group of AZ individuals. We'll plan to communicate how this group will be set-up in early 2025. There will be no fee or organization of officers for this group. Please email imaginethathoney@hotmail.com or click on contact us for more information.

 

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