Pikes Peak Beekeepers' 2026 Bee School
Schedule
Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sun, 22 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
Bear Creek Nature Center | Colorado Springs, CO
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Announcing the 2026 Beekeepers Schoolhosted by the
Pikes Peak Beekeepers Association
www.pikespeakbeekeepers.org
When: March 21-22
(Class will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis)
This two-day course covers all aspects of beekeeping in the Pikes Peak region. You will learn how to acquire bees and the necessary equipment to keep them. Bee biology and the skills to manage your bees through the four seasons, including disease management, will be covered. We will also demonstrate equipment assembly and honey extraction. All lectures are presented by local beekeepers with years of collective knowledge.
Whether you are interested in keeping your own colonies, or simply wanting to know more about these fascinating and necessary creatures and their wonderful product – honey – this easy-to-follow course will open a new door into the natural world for you.
Class times: Saturday, 8:30am until 3:45pm & Sunday, 8:30am until approx. 3:45pm
Where:
Bear Creek Nature Center
245 Bear Creek Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
Cost: ~ $75.00 per person via Eventbrite:
Or our general email: [email protected]
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Includes the book First Lessons in Beekeeping (or equivalent)
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For first-time Bee School students only - an additional $10 buys one year of
PPBA membership; a savings of 33% over regular membership price.
NOTE: PPBA membership is by FAMILY or ADDRESS – not individual! If you are
a couple or family attending Bee School, please only purchase one membership!
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No children under 12 years old, please. Also, children 12-16 years old will be not allowed to attend Bee School unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pikes-peak-beekeeping-class-2026-tickets-1827284640549?aff=oddtdtcreator
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(If you cannot use Eventbrite or have trouble with this link, contact Randy Ott directly 719-337-4839 or email @[email protected] )
Order early - there is limited seating!
Note: PPBA reserves the right to cancel as necessary due to unavoidable circumstances, such as weather, or facility unavailability. If circumstances arise and PPBA cancels Bee School, full class tuition ($65 per person) will be refunded.
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Where is it happening?
Bear Creek Nature Center, 245 Bear Creek Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906-5803, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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