Beekeeping 101 - Getting Started in Beekeeping

I had started to read Tanya’s book among other resources and had some questions and confusions. Attending the class was the best decision I made! Everything was very well explained and all my questions were answered. I left feeling confident that I am on the right track to setting up my apiary. I am also looking forward to the opportunity to participate in the second class and the hands on experience when they become available in the fall. I would highly recommend this class to anyone interested in starting beekeeping!

The class went straight through for three hours with ZERO breaks. There should have been at least one break. Then, at 11:30a, thirty minutes before the schedule 12p end time, the instructor asked us if we'd like a break. We didn't take one as it didn't make any sense at that point. Then at 12:10, I had to leave because there was more of the presentation left and the instructor couldn't tell me how much longer it would last. I have a family I had to get back to, and there was clearly no regard for keeping on schedule and respecting people's time. The content was dry, and the presentation wasn't interactive at all. Frankly, I could have reviewed those slides online and submitted Qs via email or chat without having to leave my home. My recommendation is that you provide an online option of the slide presentation, then have folks come out to the location for the 30 minutes to an hour of observation of inspecting hives as a separate session.

Very informative. Looking forward to taking the 2nd class.

Very personable. Left feeling like I could actually be a beekeeper

I am a true novice and needed the basic course before diving all into a hive care with only a guide. I look forward to learning more before I take over and care for hives of my own. Loved the course and will definitely look into the advance class for hands on training

I’m bee obsessed now! I learned SO much! I took both 101 and course 201 and feel like I just touched the surface of beekeeping. Although we covered everything and even got to suit up and explore the hives there is no way to learn all there is to know about the brilliance of bees. I highly recommend taking the courses as the instructor is both experienced and patient.

very informative and fun ..lots of follow-up resources to help go further thanks again Bee Haven Dave