Johnston Community Education

This shallow water workout class uses the resistance of the water to strengthen and tone the whole body. This class will use various pieces of exercise equipment in the water and will focus on strength and cardio moves. Participants are encouraged to go at their own pace and have fun! This class will include a relaxing cool down and stretching to finish the workout.

For people who are new to beekeeping or are experienced and are seeking an additional foundational learning. Basic beekeeping topics covered in the text book (First Lessons in Beekeeping by Delaplane) include: honey bee biology and ecology, bee hive siting and set-up and how to start, management for honey production, harvesting products of the hive/business, off-season management, and disorders/parasites/predators. All students in Beekeeping 101 and 201 will receive a free copy of my Phenology Planner for Beekeepers. Course includes classroom time plus on-site hive inspection. Date and time of inspection to be determined. Notes for this class are available to purchase, $13! Search "Beekeeping 101 Notes" to purchase the class notes the same way you would register for a class. Instructor: Julia McGuire

For beekeepers who have at least one winter (successful or unsuccessful) under their belt. Topics include splits, spring feeding, swarm and advanced colony management, and integrated pest management for varroa mites; includes at least one field day (TBD). All students in Beekeeping 101 and 201 will receive a free copy of "Phenology Planner for Beekeepers" from instructor: Julia McGuire. Notes for this class are available to purchase, $13! Search "Beekeeping 201 Notes" to purchase the class notes the same way you would register for a class. Instructor: Julia McGuire

This course will present an overview of a beekeeper's year regarding labor, costs, and seasonal considerations; city bee laws, activities that will support pollinators whether you are a beekeeper or not, as well as providing other informational resources for continue learning. Find out what all the 'buzz' is about! NEW Parent/Child Option: Youth 10yrs and up are welcome to attend with an adult! (Adults bringing a child should be at least 18yrs old. Only the adult needs to register - not both.) Instructor: Julia McGuire