1. Introduction to Urban Beekeeping

2. Why Keep Bees? Interesting Hobby Pollination Sustainability Honey

3. Why Not Keep Bees? You will get stung There is work involved There is a learning curve Your neighbor may not understand

4. Things to Think About Beekeeping Regulations  Apiary Registration Time Commitment Expense  Bees  Equipment

5. Beekeeping Regulations Washington State – apiary registration Spokane County – unincorporated areas Airway Heights Cheney Deer Park Medical Lake Spokane City Spokane Valley

6. Time Commitment April Spring - Summer August - September Winter - Spring

7. Honeybees Kinds Italian Carniolan Delivery 3 lb. Package Nucs Hive Setup Where to get them Local Suppliers Miller’s Homestead 299-9085 Tate’s Honey Farm 924-6669 Swarms

8. Equipment Hives  Hive bodies  Supers  Bottom Boards  Telescoping and Inner Covers  Queen Excluders Hats, Veils, Suits, Gloves Hive tool, Bee Brush Smoker

9. Resources Bee Associations  Inland Empire Beekeepers  West Plains Beekeepers  Washington State Beekeepers Your Library The Web

10. Summary