First Year Beekeeping Class - In Person (Saturday May 24, 2025)

So you have ordered your nuc and began your beekeeping journey. This class will set you up for success in your first year of beekeeping. Topics covered are:

• what equipment you need and how to use it
• how to install your nuc
• how to test for varroa
• how to grow a strong colony
• hive inspections and decision making
• how to interpret hive conditions

We will also walk you through the pests and diseases you may encounter in a bee hive and show you how do do a varroa mite wash.

please bring your bee protection clothing.

This class takes place in person on May 24, 2025 from 12 -3 pm. We will be contacting attendees with the location closer to the date, so please leave us an email where we can reach you!