Learn To Care For Honey Bees
Hands-On Education
Beekeeping classes are taught by a Master Beekeeper and come with the use of a bee suit and gloves at no additional charge. Sign up today, as classes are limited to 10 student and fill up fast. Just imagine, you could have your own apiary and beekeeper knowledge. Get to it !
Introduction to Beekeeping
This class is designed to teach the basics of keeping honey bees in the low, southwest desert of Arizona. The course runs approximately three hours and is split into two components: classroom education and hands-on experience. The classroom portion provides students with general knowledge of honey bee biology, standard beekeeping equipment, and best practices for colony management. The hands-on experience provides students a unique opportunity to suit up as a beekeeper and apply the knowledge and skills learned while assisting the Master Beekeeper instructor with hive inspections in the on-site apiary. Class sizes are limited to 10 people to ensure that all students have the ability to fully participate in the beekeeping experience.
Cost: $65 for students aged 5-12
$100 per student aged 13+
Location: 14611 N. 83rd Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85381
Dates & Times: Classes are held October-May, subject to weather conditions, from 9am-12pm. Click here to view 2021 availability.
Additional Information: Please bring plenty of water as it can be hot in a bee suit. Protective beekeeping clothing and tools will be provided by Honey Hive Farms. Classes will be rescheduled if weather conditions necessitate such action and will be done at the discretion of the instructor.
If you have additional questions regarding classes, please call/text Connie Moore at (602) 330-8469.
Hands on beekeeping class