Planning Ahead for Your First Hives

Apiary in the morning
Course Number
AL01

Participants will have the opportunity to learn about many aspects of what is necessary to get the colony started and keep it healthy and thriving. At the end of the course participants will be knowledgeable about installing honey bee packages, monitoring their own colonies and possible challenges with maintaining a healthy colony. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions in our online classroom.

Class Objectives
  • Honey bee biology
  • Beekeeping equipment
  • How to start your colony
  • Installing honey bee packages
  • Maladies of the hive
Location Type
Remote
In-Person
Hybrid
Length (hrs)
3 (remote), 6.5 (in-person)
Certification Levels
Honey Bee Ambassador
Apprentice
Beekeeping Experience Levels
No Experience
Beginner