Bee School is free for members. Join the MVBA today!

L.L. Langstroth, American Apiarist

Bee School Schedule 2025

February  11                   

Hive Occupants and Colony Activities

Establishing Your First Hive

February 18                   

Hive Equipment

February 25                   

Bee Pests and Diseases

 

March 4                             

Spring and Summer Management

Hive Inspections

 

March 11                          

Harvesting Honey

Winter Management

 

March 22                          

Hands-On Day

How to light a smoker

Installing a package

Performing a Hive Inspection

Varroa Mite Check

Feeding 1:1 Sugar Water

Extracting Honey

Electric Fence Installation

The MVBA Bee School is the best introduction to beekeeping! The six session course includes information about honeybees and their colony, establishing your first hives, the equipment you need (including how to acquire the bees!) and all of the knowledge to get you started with beekeeping!

Bee School is free for members. Join the MVBA today!

Spot the Queen!