Introduction to Beekeeping Course
Schedule
Sat Feb 28 2026 at 08:00 am to 03:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
The Clark Sports Center | Cooperstown, NY
About this Event
Welcome to the Intro to Beekeeping Course!
Are you buzzing with excitement to learn about beekeeping? Join us at The Clark Sports Center for a hands-on course that will teach you all the basics of beekeeping. Our experienced instructors will cover topics like hive management, bee behavior, and honey production. Whether you're a total beginner or have some experience with bees, this course is perfect for anyone looking to enter into the world of beekeeping.
Lunch with be provided at the Sports Center if you have any dietary needs please email [email protected].
Agenda
π: 08:00 AM - 08:15 AM
Registration
π: 08:15 AM - 08:30 AM
Welcome & Housekeeping
π: 08:30 AM - 08:40 AM
Origins & History of Beekeeping
π: 08:40 AM - 09:10 AM
Life of the Honeybee, "What are the bees doing?"
π: 09:20 AM - 09:50 AM
Selecting Apiary Sites
π: 09:50 AM - 10:05 AM
Break
π: 10:05 AM - 10:45 AM
Beekeeping Equipment
π: 10:45 AM - 11:25 AM
Seasonal Management - The Beekeeper's Activities
π: 11:25 AM - 11:35 AM
Q&A
π: 11:35 AM - 12:20 PM
Lunch
π: 12:20 PM - 12:50 PM
Working with Bees - Best Practices, how to do it
π: 12:50 PM - 01:30 PM
Varroa Mites, Diseases & Pests
π: 01:30 PM - 01:50 PM
Break
π: 01:50 PM - 02:15 PM
Products of the Hive
π: 02:15 PM - 02:25 PM
Things I Wish I'd Known
π: 02:25 PM - 02:30 PM
Conclusion & Resources
π: 02:30 PM - 03:10 PM
Q&A, Survey
π: 03:10 PM
Departure
Where is it happening?
The Clark Sports Center, 124 County Road 52, Cooperstown, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 55.20

















