{"product_id":"dont-pay-for-bees-1","title":"Free Bees!","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e One half-day workshop. April 11, 2026 9a-12p\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e East Fork Apiary 2165 Folk Ream Rd. Springfield, OH 45502\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTarget Audience:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner to intermediate beekeepers who understand basic hive management, bee biology, and protective gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–15 participants for safety and hands-on focus. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearning Objectives:\u003c\/strong\u003e By the end, participants will be able to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplain why and when honey bees swarm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssemble your own swarm trap to take home and start catching free bees!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare, bait, and monitor swarm traps effectively.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafely locate, assess, and capture accessible swarms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHive and manage a caught swarm for long-term success.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy This Class Matters\u003c\/strong\u003e Catching swarms provides free, locally adapted bees, supports pollination, and aligns with natural beekeeping. It’s rewarding, cost-effective, and helps manage “nuisance” swarms humanely instead of extermination.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Event","offers":[{"title":"General Admission","offer_id":47846591168766,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0682\/4751\/9486\/files\/PhotoMay092025_51416PM.jpg?v=1772628551","url":"https:\/\/ssbeeco.com\/products\/dont-pay-for-bees-1","provider":"The S\u0026S Bee Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}