Special Program: Michael Bush – author of “The Practical Beekeeper (RSVP encouraged)

 

The Beekeepers of Northern Virginia (BANV) with support from the Prince William Regional Beekeepers Association (PWRBA) will be hosting Michael Bush – author of “The Practical Beekeeper” and well known internet personality http://www.bushfarms.com/bees.htm

The event will be repeated on two days: July 30th and 31st 2012.

Field Presentation – TBD, this will be an outdoor event with limited attendance
Dinner – TBD, a local restaurant will be selected for those who would like to meet before the main presentation – yes Michael will be at the dinner!
Main Presentation – Manassas Church of the Brethren
(http://www.manassasbrethren.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=46)

Program:
Monday July 30th 2pm – 4pm Field Presentation (limited to 25 attendees)
Monday July 30th  5:30 – 6:45 Dinner and informal Q&A
Monday July 30th 7pm – 9pm Main Presentation

Tuesday July 31th 2pm – 4pm Field Presentation (limited to 25 attendees)
Tuesday July 31th 5:30 – 6:45 Dinner and informal Q&A
Tuesday July 31th 7pm – 9pm Main Presentation

IMPORTANT – Attendance may be limited due to location size restrictions. All those interested in attending are encouraged to RSVP – please e-mail beekeepersnova+rsvp@gmail.com to indicate your interest in attending the main presentation, field day, and/or dinner

Special Notes:  Michael bush will be selling and singing his book “The Practical Beekeeper”

Session topics to include:

  • Organic/sustainable beekeeping
  • Queens – rearing, maintaining, selecting
  • Trends and thoughts on the evolution of beekeeping especially in the face of current challenges

please e-mail beekeepersnova+rsvp@gmail.com to indicate your interest in attending the main presentation, field day, and/or dinner