Beekeeping: for beginners Sept. 22-24 in Bordentown

A “Bee-ginner’s Beekeeping: The Basics of Apiculture” short course will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22 to Sept. 24 at the Rutgers Eco Complex, 1200 Florence-Columbus Road, Bordentown.

This two and a half-day program will cover the basics of apiculture by providing comprehensive information and hands-on experience to help students start, maintain and care for a honey bee colony. It is designed to help aspiring beekeepers to grow their hobby or get their business off the ground!

The fee is $245.

Information: www.cpe.rutgers.edu/courses/current/ae0401ca.html.