LEARN BEEKEEPING SKILLS AT KLINE CREEK FARM

Join Kline Creek Farm, the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County’s 1890s living-history farm in West Chicago, for a unique opportunity to discover the honeybee and learn the fundamentals of beekeeping. “Beekeeping for Beginners” will begin Jan. 26 at 9:30 a.m.
      This six-part course, which will meet on the fourth Saturday of each month through June, will offer an introduction to honeybees and will discuss the tools and supplies needed to become a beekeeper. “Beekeeping for Beginners” will be directed by Lawrence DuBose, Ph.D., who has guided volunteer beekeepers at Kline Creek Farm for almost 30 years. Participants will gain hands-on experience in starting and caring for a hive and extracting and processing honey.
      “Beekeeping for Beginners” costs $25 per person. For more information or to register, call Sue Clark at 630-876-5900.
      Kline Creek Farm is owned and operated by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County. It is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Monday and is located at 1N600 County Farm Road. Admission to the farm is free. For information on programs and events, call the farm at 630-876-5900.
      For information on the Forest Preserve District, call 630-933-7200 or visit dupageforest.org.