Beekeeping 101 & 201

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Beekeeping 101 & 201 classes are typically held in the winter months when the honeybees are dormant. The first class of the year is usually in December but could occur sooner.

Beekeeping 101 – Honeybees and Beekeeping

Learn about the honeybee species, Apis mellifera, and how humans keep and tend them and help the beekeeping community. Topics will range from basic biology of the individual honeybee and the colony structure, to the basic understanding of beekeeping, including frames, boxes, clothing, smoker, and hive tools.

Beekeeping 201 – Hive Inspection & Logs

You will be learning the fundamentals for performing a hive inspection. We will focus on minimizing both the damage to the honeybees and the hive equipment as well as the signs to look for in a healthy colony. Images will be used to demonstrate typical and healthy hives. We will finish with the importance of hive logs and tracking your data over time.