Beekeeping

New to beekeeping and want hands-on training from an experienced beekeeper?
This one credit, 32-hour course will cover the basics to help you maintain a healthy and productive hive! Learn about the different types of bees, hives, and management techniques. Attendees will also have the opportunity for lab times to work beehives.

All students are required to bring their own or purchase protective equipment and have the option of purchasing a hive and bee colony. The CVTC bee apiary is located at the Energy Education Center. The location is a fenced in apiary that is dedicated to beekeeping education and located off a paved road for ease of accessibility.

Course Details

Dates: Saturdays, April 4 - October 17, 2020
Open labs May - September are flexible and not mandatory every week. We request everyone have 22 hours of in-hive time during the summer. Our instructor will be available Saturdays from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Adverse weather conditions may prevent in-hive inspections. This schedule is designed to allow flexibility for students.

View the Spring Beekeeping Schedule.

Time: Class times vary based on the week and weather. A schedule will be created upon the start of the course.

Cost: $147 (estimated tuition & fees)
Kit costs and options will be discussed at first meeting, so everyone is making an informed decision. Please contact us for details on kits.

Age Requirements: Attendees should be at least in 6th grade or older. Each participant will be charged tuition.