for beekeepers + aspiring beekeepers

Hive Inspection Class

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Join us for a hands-on beekeeping class!

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This event is for beekeepers and aspiring beekeepers designed to get you comfortable working your bees. You will have the opportunity to inspect the hives with our beekeeper’s supervision and guidance.

Learn what to look for during inspections, Queen health, brood, eggs, drones, worker bees, food storage, pest and seasonal management practices and how to keep your bees calm and happy during inspections. 

Each class is unique and may include more advanced beekeeping practices like starting new hives, “re-queening,” swarm prevention and doing splits. Sometimes we can plan these in advance- and other times we respond to what’s happening when we open it up for an inspection. 

Our Introduction to Beekeeping class is highly recommended as a prerequisite. 

Bee suits will be provided— all you need to bring is your sense of fun and adventure! Learn the fascinating inner workings of the hive and why bees are vital to the local and global ecosystem.

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Class approximately 2-2 1/2 hours.

Pay what you choose – Range $30-$80

Important Info

Inspections can be unpredictable and beekeepers need to respond to what’s happening in the hive, whether that’s giving the bees additional boxes, handling pests or preventing a swarm.

The best way to learn is by experiencing all scenarios hands-on while under the guidance of an experienced beekeeper. 

If you want to fast track your learning and would  like to take part a a full season of inspections, please Contact Us for a discounted package rates.

  • Gift certificates are available for the Beehive Tour. Contact Us if you’d like to purchase one.
  • Can’t make the date you signed up for? Read our cancellation policy in the FAQ section.
  • Limited Space for  hive tours.
  • Signed waivers are required to participate, no exceptions! Please fill it out online or arrive 5-10 minutes early so we can get waivers taken care of.
  • **Hive Tours are completely weather-dependent. If there is rain in the forecast or the temperatures will be less than 65℉, we will contact you by email 12-48 hours before the tour to reschedule or cancel.