Earners will gain knowledge about the lives of honey bees and the basic requirements and responsibilities of keeping bees. Learn about the hive and tools involved to keep a healthy hive. Instruction covers the history of bees, bee anatomy, bee biology, hive congruency, natural hive design, apiary site selection, bee health, nectar and pollen flow, seasonal concerns and methods for recognizing the needs of your bees. Other topics will include installing bee packages. and harvesting honey.