For Beekeepers – Making a Snelgrove Board

The Snelgrove Board or Divider is a useful tool for any beekeeper working with modular (super) hives. It is used to prepare colonies for nectar flow, to prevent swarming, and to rejuvenate bee colonies. The method was first described by Leonard E. Snelgrove in 1934 in his book Swarming: Its Control and Prevention, originally intended to prevent swarming by separating the queen from the brood.

At the workshop, led by beekeeper and woodworking master Dejan Pečnik, a member of the Urban Beekeeper Association, you will learn how to make the Snelgrove board yourself. You will also receive practical tips on how and when to use it during the beekeeping season. We also use it in the rooftop hives at the Center Rog!

Just like in beekeeping, when it comes to making the Snelgrove board, practice makes perfect!

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Participants are kindly asked to gather 15 minutes before the scheduled start time in the entrance lobby of Center Rog. Please store your personal belongings in the lockers shown to you by the mentor. Do not be late, as late arrivals disrupt the workflow. In case of lateness, we unfortunately cannot guarantee access to the lab.

The program is conducted in Slovenian, unless otherwise stated.

In case of cancellation, you will be notified two days prior to the scheduled start.

If you are unable to attend, the participation fee is non-refundable, and it is not possible to reschedule. However, you may transfer your spot to another person—please notify us at least 24 hours before the program begins by sending an email to: les@center-rog.si

We look forward to your company and to creating together.