Intermediate Beekeeping Class

Please note: Classes are held the mornings, until noon, on designated the Bee & Supply Pick Up weekend dates shown below

Beekeeping 201

$75 per seat

This is the "next level" course we offer to beekeepers that have a season or more experience and are ready to take on more advanced tasks in the bee yard. It is designed to assist in the next level evaluations and processes to grow and keep your apiary healthy.

Classes are weather permitting, of course. We do not open hives in heavy rain or temps below 60.

View the Class Date options below and select the best one for your schedule and the number of seats you need for your party. Scroll further down for complete details and more information and available class dates.

Class Dates are shown at the top of each date's order box, just above the "Add to Cart" buttons for that specific date. Click or Tap the down-arrow to see the options and the discounted prices for any additional number of students / seats needed.

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 our, we have the Basic Beekeeping Classes

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

The classes will generally include, but are not limited to the following topics of demonstrations:

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

Please Note: This is a Hand's On Class

We will inspect multiple honey bee hives to check the status and conditions including the amount of brood and food stores as well as the mite counts in order to illustrate how we determine if a hive is a candidate to make a split, or needs our help to grow more first. We will be working with mature hives that will require some manipulation above the normal "quick check" inspection, therefore protective gear is recommended for the general comfort level and safety of the participants.

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Related FAQs & How To

These pages offer additional information about buying queens.

Locating Queens Finding the Queen 101

Marking Queens What it takes

Installing Queens Standard vs Slow Introduction Explained

More information

Visit the Types of Bees page for additional information about genetic variances.

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

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.

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