Introduction to Beekeeping in Finland, 2023 (Basic Course, SML)
This course is an answer to increased demand of beekeeping courses in Finland given in English. The course is targeted to amateur beekeepers and persons, who want to know how to start beekeeping in Finland.

The course consists of five separate theory sessions and four visits to beehives.
The course covers the following topics:
⦁ Bee Colony and Role of bees as part of biodiversity
⦁ Biology of bee
⦁ Hive Types and Beekeeping Equipment
⦁ Pollination and Flowers in Finnish Nature and Gardens
⦁ Beekeeping Year in Finland
⦁ Products of Bee Hive
⦁ Keeping Bees in Finland and Obligations towards Finnish Authorities
⦁ Healthy Bees
⦁ Visits to Beehives (4)

The course is organised by ‘Stadin Tarhaajat ja Hunajafrendit’, which is the Local Organisation of the Finnish Beekeepers’ Association (SML ry) in Helsinki Metropolitan Area.

Theory Sessions (Zoom or Teams)
Fri 17.03.2023 17:30 – 19:30
Fri 24.03.2023 17:30 – 19:30
Fri 14.04.2023 17:30 – 19:30
Fri 21.04.2023 17:30 – 19:30
Fri 28.04.2023 17:30 – 19:30

Hive Visits
19.05.2023 16:00 – 18:30
02.06.2023 16:00 – 18:30
16.06.2023 16:00 – 18:30
28.07.2023 16:00 – 18:30

The theory sessions are given remotely via Zoom by Maaret Virtanen, beekeeper and owner of PROMESI, a small company focusing mainly on services and products of beekeeping. Hive Visits are held on Apiaries of PROMESI (Helsinki, Vantaa, Tuusula, Tammela).

The Attendance Fee is 75 €/person.

Book yourself into the course by email at latest on 10 th of March, 2023!

Maaret Virtanen, tel. +358414441049; maaretvirtanen@live.fi