Youth Beekeepers Program

Iowa State University Extension

Are you interested in learning about the art of beekeeping? Several local youth have; come develop a better understanding of the value of honey bees to our environment and the food chain and learn how youth (ages 13 to 17) can become Beekeepers! Sarah Herz, a past participant in the Iowa Honey Producers Youth Partnership Program will present a program on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at 6:30 pm.

This presentation is for 4-H youth ages 13 to 17, but is open to all who are interested. It will be at the Mahaska County Extension Office; 212 North I Street, Oskaloosa. RSVPs are requested, but not required. You may RSVP by phone 641-673-5841 or email xmahaska@iastate.edu.

Please note Beekeeping classes for all ages will be held once a week at the Mahaska County Extension Office Jan 23– March 6, 2014. To learn more about the these classes or to enroll, please contact Craig Greene phone 641-842-2112, cell 641-891-3179 or email cgreeene@iowatelecom.net.

For more information about this or other horticulture events, please contact Suzette Striegel Mahaska County Extension horticulturist by email striegel@iastate.edu or phone at 641-673-5841 or visit our website www.extension.iastate.edu/mahaska.