Want to become a beekeeper?
Now is an excellent time to sign up for a class. Learn now and start beekeeping this spring.
How you can help honey bees
- Eliminate garden pesticides
- Plant flowers that bees like
- Provide bee habitat
- Let garden vegetables flower
- Support local beekeepers
If you see a swarm of bees
Don’t panic. Call 651-436-7915. Swarming honey bees do not want to hurt you. They’re just on their way to a new home. If you think they are honey bees, we can help.
Youth Beekeeper Scholarship
The scholarship is an excellent way to introduce beekeeping to an interested young person between the ages of 12 and 17.
Upcoming Events
The Art of Beekeeping in Northern Climates – Hubbard County
Get started in the fascinating world of beekeeping. This workshop will address everything you need to practice the art of beekeeping. Topics include: why bees are beneficial, basic bee biology…
more...The Art of Beekeeping in Northern Climates – Century College (Wednesdays) week 3 of 5 week course
Our 5-session beekeeping class will help you get started in the fascinating world of beekeeping and introduce you to the basic tools and knowledge needed to keep honeybees responsibly and…
more...Backyard Agriculture: Beekeeping Basics, 3 of 3 (Thursday night)
Discover everything you need to know to start your own apiary and take care of your bees year-round with JoAnne Sabin of the Minnesota Hobby Beekeepers Association and Honey Bee…
more...Annual Member Banquet
Social hour at 5:00-6:00 PM and buffet dinner will be served at 6:00 pm. Auction for the Furgala Scholarship Fund begins at 7:15 pm. Cash bar will be serving beer…
more...The Art of Beekeeping in Northern Climates – Century College (Wednesdays) week 4 of 5 week course
Our 5-session beekeeping class will help you get started in the fascinating world of beekeeping and introduce you to the basic tools and knowledge needed to keep honeybees responsibly and…
more...Is Beekeeping For You?
Why are bees so important? Why do bees need our help? What does it take to become a beekeeper (time, cost, education, pros/cons, and other considerations)? Get answers to these and…
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