Intermediate Class

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SUB - For beekeepers with at least one good season / year experience
For anyone just starting out, we have the Basic Beekeeping Classes

H2 - Beekeeping 201

This is a “hands-on” course for beekeepers that have completed at least one season of beekeeping and want to expand their knowledge and confidence in hive management.

Classes are weather permitting, outdoors, and held on select weekends during the spring, typically from 10:00 AM until 12:00 noon.

H3 - Ready for the Next Level?

At certain times we are able to offer “next level” hands-on training classes on select weekends in the spring in the mornings of the Pick Up Dates, typically from 10:00 AM until 12:00 noon.

We have two scheduled for the spring of 2026.

The class is for beekeepers with at least a good season / year experience.
For anyone just starting out, we have the Basic Beekeeping Classes.

Here’s what to expect to see and learn more about:

• Grading Hives
• Taking inventory of available stock in hives
• Equalizing Hives
• Borrowing from one to help another
• Making Splits
• Dividing a healthy mature colony into two or more
• Finding Queens
• Locating and removing old queens
• Checking for Varroa
• Using the Alcohol Wash method
• Applying Varroa Treatments
• When and how to apply which treatment
• Extracting Honey
• How much to rob and when

This is a Hands-On Class. We will inspect multiple honey bee hives and discuss management techniques in real time. Protective gear is strongly recommended.

Confirmation & Final Payment

Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with additional details.
Final payment is due prior to the class date.

Space is limited. Pre-registration is required.

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Here's what to expect to see and learn more about:
Grading Hives, Equalizing Hives, Making Splits, Finding Illusive Queens, Installing New Queens, Checking for Varroa, Applying Varroa Treatments, and Understanding the pros & cons about Extracting Honey

Afterwards we have time for Q & A and more Pro -Tips with General Discussion

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We offer "Curb Side" style pick up for folks on the go with minimal delays ... or we can open the hives to show you the bees and queens on any of the available Pick Up Dates. You select from multiple dates when placing an order. Each of the hive purchase options are available with or without our popular basic beekeeping school. Classes are held in the mornings, 10:00 am till noon, followed by loading bees in the afternoons.

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Repeated questions across family products

Reduces duplication

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Q: How long can bees stay in the box?
A: Bees are packed for short-term transport and should be installed as soon as possible.

Q: Can someone else pick up my order?
A: Yes, provided they have your order confirmation and understand transport requirements.

More Information

American made and honey bee approved!

All parts are fully assembled and are either primed and painted with high quality exterior latex paint or hot wax dipped for protection from the elements.

All orders are subject to the availability of raw materials. All prices are subject to change without notice.

All Hives, Bees, Parts and Supplies are Local Pick Up Only. Shipping is not an option.

Visit the FAQs & How To page for general information about bees including picking up and transporting bees.

Early Bird Specials

Visit the Bees for Sale pages for special deals for select pick up dates.

All parts are fully assembled and are either primed and painted with high quality exterior latex paint or hot wax dipped for protection from the elements.

All orders are subject to the availability of raw materials. All prices are subject to change without notice.

All Hives, Bees, Parts and Supplies are Local Pick Up Only. Shipping is not an option.