Beekeeping Classes & Upcoming Events

We aim to introduce beekeeping to adults and children in order to promote pollinators, honey bees and beekeeping and in so doing, stewardship of the environment. In support of this mission, our classes, seminars and mentorship programs help teach beginning to advanced beekeepers of all walks of life how to responsibly maintain their own hives. Please scroll down to view the various classes we have to offer. 

So you’d like to become a beekeeper?

Then you’ve come to the right place! If you’re thinking about starting a backyard beehive or are just curious about what’s involved with keeping bees, then this is a great introductory class for you. We will teach you how the honey bee lives, discuss hive designs, and tell you lots of practical information about how to set up your first beehive.

This class will focus on various beekeeping practices. So, even if you have read a few books, taken some other classes or already started keeping bees, this class will still have a lot to offer you.

Discover:

  • – The Anatomy of Bees
  • – The Honey Bee Life Cycle
  • – The Role of the Drone Bee
  • – The Role of the Queen Bee
  • – The Role of the Worker Bee
  • – Preparing Your Beehive
  • – Installing A Package of Bees
  • – Feeding Bees
  • – Inspection Habits & Record Keeping
  • – The Beehive Inspection

Who are this courses for?

  • Anyone that wants to learn how to set up a beehive.
  • Anyone that want to learn more about beekeeping & Honey Bees.

We are here to make your beekeeping experience as pleasant as possible.

Sharing our passion for bees with our clients is what we love to do. We offer both private training and group classes. Learn about bees in the privacy of your own home by scheduling monthly training with one of our full time beekeepers. We will work with you to design a beekeeping program that suits your needs. We can set up sessions by the week, by the month or as often as you need. We can even assist in getting your hive delivered to your location. For those looking to learn beekeeping in a group setting, our Beekeeping 101 Classes are the perfect option. 

GROUP CLASSES
& MENTORING

Ask one question to 10 beekeepers and you get 10 answers, right? Not all of those answers are wrong, but his worsens when a new beekeeper begins doing what experienced or commercial beekeepers recommend without the knowledge of how to do it. Let’s face it, you are confused!! Oxalic or formic? Crystals or dribble? Oxalic and glycerin on shop towels? Langstroth hive? Flow hive? Warre? Top bar? Plastic frames or real beeswax frames? Treat once in the spring and once in the fall?