2026 Bee Curious Introductory Course for Beekeepers

This introductory course prepares new beekeepers, as well as experienced beekeepers, to start up and manage bee colonies in a manner that ensures health and sustainability. Topics include bee biology, locating hives, equipment needs, purchasing and putting your bees in the hive, inspections, how to manage the colony through all four seasons, diseases and treatments, harvesting and selling your honey, protecting the bees from pesticides and planting a garden for your bees and other pollinators.

On Saturday, 3/28, the class will run from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Registration / sign-in will begin at 8:00 am and course instructors will stay and be available for questions at the end of the day.

On Sunday, 3/29, the class will begin at 8:00 am and go to 2:00 pm. Course instructors will stay and be available for questions after class. The topics covered in this 2 day event will be:

• Bee Biology
• Location Considerations
• Equipment
• Planting for Pollinators
• Pesticide Uses and Your Bees
• Seasonal Beekeeping
• Obtaining and Installing Your Bees
• Integrated Pest Management, Varroa Mites & Viral Diseases
• Hive Inspections and Note Taking
• Bacterial Diseases
• Fungal Diseases
• Honey, Making & Selling

Cost of class includes lunch (pizza) and snacks on Saturday. Snacks only on Sunday. Beverages will be provided both days.

*Class will be available in person only! Drawings will be held for prizes at the event. PCBA members are eligible for a $10 discount on the course with a promo code. Non-members may join the PCBA on Eventbrite prior to purchasing tickets in order to get that promo code. The membership link is https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1975731978533?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Host or Publisher Pueblo County Beekeepers Association