About jeff shaw

Jeff is a third-generation beekeeper who currently manages 20 hives and mentors beginning beekeepers. He is passionate about promoting healthy colonies through natural beekeeping practices and sustainable integrated-pest-management techniques. Jeff has worked closely with Burgh Bees since 2009 in various capacities to increase community awareness and support for the organization. Elected to the board in the Fall of 2013, he will serve as the apiary director for our Homewood apiary and will mange corporate interest for our hive leasing and management program, with accounts such as Whole Foods Market and The Porch at Schenley, an Eat’n Park hospitality group restaurant. Jeff is an avid environmentalist and sustainable business owner. He created and runs SEEDS Green Printing and Design, a green printing and design company located in Pittsburgh that serves clients worldwide.

BK 101W – Beekeeping 101 in the Apiary

Beekeeping 101 in the Apiary Saturday, May 9th 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Homewood Apiary 6900 Block Susquehanna St This field-based workshop will focus on techniques of how to do a complete hive inspection, identification of all stages of brood, castes of bees, proper handling of frames, and other related topics. Cost: $10 for Burgh Bees members or $20 for non-members Prerequisites: BK101 or currently managing hives

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Bee Keeping 101 – Starts Monday, January 13th

This three evening classroom-based course offers beginning beekeepers an introduction to honey bee biology and basic approaches to beekeeping. The course will include: an overview of honey bee castes and races, a discussion of bee biology in order to understand the challenges facing honey bees, and an overview of the basic equipment necessary for successful beekeeping. The goal is for students to learn how to keep bees for the first year. The three classes will be held on: Monday January 13th, Wednesday January 15th and Monday January 20th 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm Where: Penn State Extension of Allegheny County, 400 N Lexington St, 3rd Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15208 Registration will be available on our new website. Space is limited. REGISTER HERE (https://www.burghbees.org/?product=beekeeping-101)

By |October 23rd, 2013|Categories: FrontPage, Highlight|Tags: , |Comments Off on Bee Keeping 101 – Starts Monday, January 13th