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Beekeeping Project

In the 4-H Beekeeping projects, you will learn:

• about ecological systems;
• about biological principles of living organisms; and
• skills such as decision-making, getting along with others, self-responsibility, planning and organizing, and improving your knowledge of general science and technology.

BEES (For Youth Ages 11-18) 

This series will teach you about bees and the colonies in which they live. It explains the reasons for keeping bees and tells you how to get started in beekeeping projects. A guide is also provided to form a bee club so you and your fellow 4-H club members will become better beekeepers.

Member Manuals (Ages 11-18)
Apiary and Beekeeping
EN4 1    Basic Beekeeping
EN4 2    Advanced Beekeeping                  

Cloverbuds (Ages 5-7)

• There is no project guide for this level.

Level 1 (Ages 8-10)

• There is no project guide for this level.

Level 2 (Ages 11-13)

• Basic Beekeeping teaches the beginning steps to beekeeping. Those interested will learn about bees and the colonies in which they live. It explains the reasons for keeping bees and tells how to get started in beekeeping projects. A guide is also provided to form a bee club so you and your fellow 4-H club members will become better beekeepers.  In EDIS this publication is DLN 4H 102. [Ordering Info]

Level 3 (Ages 14-18)

• Advanced Beekeeping is the sequel to the 4-H Basic Beekeeping Manual for 4-H’ers wishing to continue in this project (ages 14 and up). This manual will help the individual advance their management of beekeeping.  In EDIS this publication is DLN 4H 103. [Ordering Info]

Leader/Helper Guide

There is no Helper's Guide for these activities.  

 

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