CLASSES
A Season of Beekeeping
Beekeeping is a fascinating, rewarding hobby — and it has a steep learning curve. Our three hands-on courses break the year into manageable pieces so you leave each session with skills you can use immediately.
CLASS SIZE
Limited to 10 student
FORMAT
Lecture + hands-on learning
EACH CLASS
$60 per person
2026 SCHEDULE
Three sessions, one season
Designed for beginners stepping into their first season, and experienced beekeepers looking to strengthen specific skills.
LECTURE
Getting started with beekeeping
Hardware, tools, and protection
Bee biology and bee behavior
IN THE YARD
Reading frames in healthy colonies
Identifying brood, bees at various stages, and comb components — honey, bee bread, and brood
LECTURE
Parasitic mites, brood diseases, and emerging threats
Swarm management and treatment options
Honey crops tips and harvest preparation
IN THE YARD
Performing mite wash procedures
Methods for creating viable colony splits
LECTURE
Parasitic mites, brood diseases, and emerging threats
Swarm management and treatment options
Honey crops tips and harvest preparation
IN THE YARD
Performing mite wash procedures
Methods for creating viable colony splits
Saturday, April 25th 10am - 1:30 pm
$60.00 Per Person
Instruction slots are limited to 10
There is lecture followed by a hands-on activity in the bee yard.
Class participation requires that you have your own bee suit.
Saturday, June 6, 2025 10:00 am - 1:00pm
$60.00 Per Person
Instruction slots are limited to 10
There is lecture followed by a hands-on activity in the bee yard.
Class participation requires that you have your own bee suit.
Saturday, July 25th 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
$60.00 Per Person
Instruction slots are limited to 10
There is lecture followed by a hands-on activity in the bee yard.
Class participation requires that you have your own bee suit.