Intro to Beekeeping

Let’s talk about bee behavior and ecology to help you prepare for a buzzing season of working with honeybees.

Learn about the wooden ware and components that make up the hive. Learn how to install a package of bees and set up the colony for growth.

Please come prepared with your own protective gear.

Open the hive and get comfortable working with the bees. Assess the colony growth, nutritional needs, and anticipate future bee needs and additions.

Increase your comfort level working in the hive. Observe honey production and prepare the hives for honey flow.

Build upon your work in the hive. Observe honey flow going into the last month for honey. Examine mite counts and determine treatment options to keep the colony healthy.

This class date may move to August depending on temperatures.

Dip into honey extraction! Pull the supers, process the honey, and taste the sweet results of your hard work.

Assess hive strength going into autumn. Observe bee nutritional needs and mite numbers. Continue to increase your comfort level working with the colonies.

Prepare your hives for the oncoming winter. Learn about beeswax, wax processing, and uses for this bee byproduct.