GR Bee School 2026
Schedule
Sat Jan 24 2026 at 08:00 am to 04:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Wisner Bottrall Building, | Grand Rapids, MI
About this Event
Grand Rapids Area Bee Club Beekeeping School 2025
Event:
Welcome to the Grand Rapids Area Bee Club Beekeeping School 2026! Join us for a day of learning all about beekeeping. Cost of admission includes coffee, water, and lunch.
Location:
Wisner Bottrall Building, 151 Fountain St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Parking is on the Top Floor at 101-173 Ransom Ave NE, Grand Rapids MI 49503
Date:
Mark your calendars for the Bee School 2026 on January 24th, 2026. Don't miss out!
Hosted By:
Beginner Track
π: 08:00 AM - 08:45 AM
Registration
π: 08:45 AM - 09:00 AM
Opening Remarks
π: 09:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Outfitting Your Apiary
Host: Don Lam
π: 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Hive Inspections and Problem Solving
Host: Mike Sautter
π: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Overwintering - How to Bee Cool
Host: Anthony Meyer
π: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch
π: 01:00 PM - 01:45 PM
Honey Harvesting and Processing
Host: Richard Wahl
π: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
Managing Varroa
Host: Charlotte Hubbard
π: 03:00 PM - 04:15 PM
MSU Resources, General Q & A
Host: Ana Heck
Advanced Track
π: 08:00 AM - 08:45 AM
Registration
π: 08:45 AM - 09:00 AM
Opening Remarks
π: 09:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Increase Your Apiary
Host: Dave Zimmermann
π: 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Queen Rearing
Host: Dr. Larry Connor
π: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Native Bees
Host: Brian Walters
π: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch
π: 01:00 PM - 01:45 PM
Products from the Hive
Host: Amy Fester
π: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
Trees for Bees
Host: Mike Connor
π: 03:00 PM - 04:15 PM
MSU Resources, General Q & A
Host: Ana Heck
Where is it happening?
Wisner Bottrall Building,, 151 Fountain ST NE, Grand Rapids, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 70.00



















