What you'll learn
- How a hive is set up and how the colony actually works
- Hands-on inspection — opening a real hive in suit and gloves
- Spotting the queen, brood, pollen, and capped honey
- Common pests and how Arizona keepers handle them
- How to start your first hive at home
The basics
- Where: 8312 W. Soft Wind Drive, Peoria, AZ 85383
- Class size: Limited to 6
- Time: Usually 9am–12pm (some 10am–1pm)
- Provided: Bee suit and gloves on the day
- Ages 18+: Minors need their own seat alongside an adult
Honey Hive Farms is a ClassWallet vendor — class cost is allowable under an Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA).
Upcoming class dates
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Class details to know
Hands-on format
Classroom basics are paired with a real hive inspection in the on-site apiary.
Protective gear
Bee suits and gloves are provided for the hands-on portion.
Minors
Students under 18 need a parent or legal guardian in attendance and their own class seat.