Beginning Beekeeping: The Basics and Mid-Season Colony Health

So you're thinking of becoming a beekeeper? This workshop is an introduction to bees and beekeeping practices whether you're starting a backyard hive or are just curious about bees. We'll cover some basics on bees, their progress through spring and summer, and what to expect as colonies expand in the warmer, longer days. There will be a class outline, suggested reading, and additional recommendations provided. Instructors will bring an observation hive for you to see bees in action, and you'll also get to see GFE's hives from a distance.

The class is designed for absolute beginners so no prerequisite knowledge is required. We will have more beginning beekeeping classes this year, and each will emphasize what is happening in a beehive throughout the seasons. Keep checking our workshop schedule for more beekeeping workshops!

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Our instructors are members of the San Francisco Beekeepers Association and experienced, longtime beekeepers. Biographies to be published soon!

No walk-up registration permitted for this course.

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