


Beekeeping 101 - Introduction to Honeybees and Beekeeping -
October 25th 2025 - 9:00am - 11:30pm
Located at Green River College Campus - Science Center
Unveil the fascinating world ofApis mellifera, the common honeybee, and unlock the secrets of their intricate, buzzing society. This introductory course, Beekeeping 101, is your first step into becoming a confident and connected beekeeper. We’ll be exploring the basic biology of the individual honeybee. We'll explore the essential equipment—including frames, hive boxes, protective clothing, the smoker, and hive tools—giving you the foundational knowledge to confidently interact with a hive. You'll learn how your efforts directly support bee health and contribute to the broader beekeeping community.
Teaching this class is Professor Danny Najera, a leading voice in bee health and a full-time instructor at Green River College. With a Ph.D. in Entomology and Ecology from the University of Kansas, Professor Najera has dedicated over 15 years to extensive research on honeybee colony decline. He founded the Green River Honeybees program and has made a measurable positive impact on local colony survival, bringing real-world, cutting-edge data directly to the classroom.
Please read before registering:
Only one student can register at a time. If you are coming with a group, you will need to register for each person and complete the checkout screen again. We are working to allow multiple registrations as soon as we can.
An email will be sent out shortly after registration with information of where to find the classroom, detailed directions for parking, and more details for the day-of.
If you have any questions regarding the class information or need assistance registering, please email us at store@beesinthe-burbs.com.
October 25th 2025 - 9:00am - 11:30pm
Located at Green River College Campus - Science Center
Unveil the fascinating world ofApis mellifera, the common honeybee, and unlock the secrets of their intricate, buzzing society. This introductory course, Beekeeping 101, is your first step into becoming a confident and connected beekeeper. We’ll be exploring the basic biology of the individual honeybee. We'll explore the essential equipment—including frames, hive boxes, protective clothing, the smoker, and hive tools—giving you the foundational knowledge to confidently interact with a hive. You'll learn how your efforts directly support bee health and contribute to the broader beekeeping community.
Teaching this class is Professor Danny Najera, a leading voice in bee health and a full-time instructor at Green River College. With a Ph.D. in Entomology and Ecology from the University of Kansas, Professor Najera has dedicated over 15 years to extensive research on honeybee colony decline. He founded the Green River Honeybees program and has made a measurable positive impact on local colony survival, bringing real-world, cutting-edge data directly to the classroom.
Please read before registering:
Only one student can register at a time. If you are coming with a group, you will need to register for each person and complete the checkout screen again. We are working to allow multiple registrations as soon as we can.
An email will be sent out shortly after registration with information of where to find the classroom, detailed directions for parking, and more details for the day-of.
If you have any questions regarding the class information or need assistance registering, please email us at store@beesinthe-burbs.com.