Beekeeping for Beginners

Are you curious about bees and interested in starting your own hive? Kirkwood’s Beekeeping for Beginners is a buzzworthy, hands-on class series designed for aspiring and hobbyist beekeepers who want to explore the fascinating world of bees, honey, and sustainable backyard beekeeping. Over the course of four sessions, you’ll learn the fundamentals of beekeeping—from hive setup and bee biology to seasonal management, honey harvesting, and maintaining healthy colonies. Taught by local professional beekeepers, this course combines practical knowledge with hands-on learning to help you feel confident getting started. Whether you’re starting from scratch or simply looking to deepen your knowledge, you’ll leave with the skills and understanding needed to begin your own backyard apiary. $12 materials fee due to the instructor at the beginning of class.