Beekeeping Workshop

Buzz into beekeeping! Join Dr. Dianna Tolen-Perrico, for a 2-hour, hands-on crash course designed to give you the knowledge and confidence to start your first backyard hive next spring. In this comprehensive workshop, you’ll learn: The essential equipment needed to begin beekeeping, where to purchase supplies, how to install your first bee package and key tips to help you get started successfully. Whether you’re just curious or ready to dive into beekeeping, this introductory class will give you the foundation to begin your journey. About the Instructor: Dianna was a local pediatrician, who, in trying to reinvent herself after retirement, took up the hobby to support her son who wanted to start beekeeping for his 16th birthday. It became a fun challenge and a way to connect to her educational background in biology. Now, years later, with her son long gone to college she is an active member, and past treasurer in the Columbiana & Mahoning County Beekeepers’ Association, and currently has 10 backyard hives. Dianna says, “Teaching others what I know has always been my motivation in every part of my life and career, so this is a perfect way for me to help others get started!”