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2027 Beginners Beekeeping Course
Learn the basics of beekeeping
The Huguenot Beekeepers' Association (HBA) is holding their annual Beginning Beekeeping Course on four Saturdays beginning in February and running through March. Attendees will receive instruction on the basics of beekeeping, the various equipment including hive components and tools, diseases and pests, what to expect in the first year, how to purchase and install your bees, sources of pollen and nectar, and (weather permitting) a hands on field day in the club's apiary.
Registered attendees will receive:
Over 20 hours of instruction.
2 Books: "The Beekeeper's Handbook", "Beekeeping Basics”
1 year family membership to the Huguenot Beekeepers Association.
Course runs 4 Saturdays from 9am-4pm in the Powhatan Village Building Auditorium. Dates include: February 6th, February 20th, March 6th, and March 20th (this class will include, weather permitting, time in our club apiary). That means you can bring along your spouse, kiddos, or anyone else who lives in the same house as you.
Early registration rate of $120 is available until January 16, 2027. After that, the fee increases to $135.
What you’ll learn
Beginners Beekeeping Course
The Huguenot Beekeepers' Association (HBA) is holding its annual Beginning Beekeeping Course on four Saturdays beginning in February and running through March. Attendees will receive instruction on the basics of beekeeping, the various equipment including hive components and tools, diseases and pests, what to expect in the first year, how to purchase and install your bees, sources of pollen and nectar, and (weather permitting) a hands on field day in the club's apiary.
Registered attendees will receive:
Over 20 hours of instruction.
2 Books: "The Beekeeper's Handbook" and "Beekeeping Basics".
1 year family membership to the Huguenot Beekeepers Association.
Course runs 4 Saturdays from 9am-4pm in the Powhatan Village Building Auditorium and the fee is per family. That means you can bring along your spouse, kiddos, or anyone else who lives in the same house as you.
Dates include: February 6th, February 20th, March 6th, and March 20th.
Classes are taught by HBA Officers, Technical Advisors, and veteran beekeepers based on subject matter and availability.
Testimonials
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Hands on experience before ever owning bees
“Taking part in the 2024 beginners’ class wholly influenced my decision to begin beekeeping. Not only was the class thorough and informative, but it offered hands-on apiary experience that allowed me to really decide if I was ready to keep my own bees while also getting to know the local community of beekeepers.
Throughout the experience I felt challenged in a way that encouraged met to figure out how to ask questions and participate while also being welcomed to experience beekeeping for the first time.” - Maranda
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Learning to positively impact the environment
“My husband Kevin and I attended the Beginner Beekeepers Course so that we could learn how to positively impact the environment by supporting biodiversity and enhancing the pollination of our garden. Through this process, we have not only developed a deeper connection to nature but also discovered a community of like-minded individuals with whom we can collaborate; none of that would have been possible without this course.” - Sandra
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THE absolute best starting place
“Wendy and I both attended the Beginning Beekeepers course in 2023 and found it to be immensely educational and, on reflection, THE absolute best starting place.
Regardless of whether you already have bees or are considering getting into Beekeeping the course always landed back at basic skills & knowledge required by a novice beekeeper to start, manage, and keep a healthy colony. The course allowed us to understand the fundamental needs first and trust the rest would follow.
Wendy and I both highly recommend and endorse the beginner beekeeping course and membership of Huguenot Beekeepers Association.” - Ian and Wendy
Enroll Now
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Enroll Now ☆
Limited Time Only
The Huguenot Beekeepers' Association (HBA) is holding their annual Beginning Beekeeping Course on four Saturdays beginning in February and running through March. Attendees will receive instruction on the basics of beekeeping, the various equipment including hive components and tools, diseases and pests, what to expect in the first year, how to purchase and install your bees, sources of pollen and nectar, and (weather permitting) a hands on field day in the club's apiary.
Registered attendees will receive:
Over 20 hours of instruction.
2 Books: "The Beekeeper's Handbook", "Beekeeping Basics”
1 year family membership to the Huguenot Beekeepers Association.
Course runs 4 Saturdays from 9am-4pm in the Powhatan Village Building Auditorium. Dates include: February 6th, February 20th, March 6th, and March 20th (this class will include, weather permitting, time in our club apiary). That means you can bring along your spouse, kiddos, or anyone else who lives in the same house as you.
Early registration rate of $120 is available until January 16, 2027. After that, the fee increases to $135.
