Beekeeping Basics
Schedule
Thu, 07 Aug, 2025 at 06:00 pm to Sat, 30 Aug, 2025 at 11:00 am
UTC-05:00Location
715 Rowlett Rd | Garland, TX
Beekeeping class series designed for new and aspiring urban beekeepers. Learn how to raise bees while promoting native pollinatorsAbout this Event
It is often said that for every beekeeping question, there is a different answer depending upon who you ask. Since Texas A&M Agrilife Extension is a trusted, research-based source for information, we are providing a 5-part series directed solely toward beginning beekeepers. This educational series covers all major components of beekeeping in Texas, at a basic level. Learners will have opportunities to work with bee equipment, products and bees.
Location: Dallas County RB1 Urban Demonstration Farm
715 Rowlett Road Garland, Tx. 75043
Only $10 for all 5 classes total !
August 7 (6pm-7:30 pm) - Beekeeping in Urban Areas
August 14 (6pm-7:30pm) - Honey Bee Biology
August 21 (6pm-7:30pm) - Beekeeping Equipment
August 28- (6pm-7:30pm) - Plants and Pollinators
August 30 (9am-11am) - Live in the Hive
“Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is an equal opportunity employer and program provider.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service provides equal opportunities in its programs and employment to all persons, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating.”
Please Contact the Dallas County Extension Office by August 1 2025 at 214-904-3050 if special
accommodations are needed
Agenda
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
I. August 7: Beekeeping in Urban Areas
Host: Matthew Orwat & Anne LeSenne
Info: Topics: i. Site Selection
ii. Hive Density
iii. County and City Regulations
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
II. August 14: Honey Bee Biology
Host: Matthew Orwat & Anne LeSenne
Info: Topics: i. Life Cycle
ii. Hive Roles
iii. Queens and Drones
iv. Foraging Behavior
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
III. August 21: Beekeeping Equipment
Host: Matthew Orwat & Anne LeSenne
Info: Topics: i. Operation of honey extractor, and hive box building
ii. Touch and explore tools and bee suits
iii. Bee pests and diseases overview
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
IV. August 28: Plants and Pollinators
Host: Matthew Orwat & Anne LeSenne
Info: i. Honey plants in north Texas
ii. Other native bees
iii. Native pollinators
iv. Honey tasting different types
🕑: 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
V. August 30: Bee-Yard Field-Day – Live in the Hive
Host: Matthew Orwat & Anne LeSenne
Info: Topics: i. Smoker Lighting and Operation
ii. Open Hive
iii. Queen ID
iv. Future Learning Opportunities
Where is it happening?
715 Rowlett Rd, 715 Rowlett Road, Garland, United StatesUSD 12.51
