This one-day IN-PERSON CLASS is a great course for beginners interested in taking up beekeeping as a hobby or a small business. Join us and learn from experienced beekeepers about the fascinating honey bee, how to start your beehive, and how to manage the average honey bee lifecycle.

You’ll also be invited to join Three Rivers Beekeepers, at no charge, for ongoing education and mentoring if you want to manage your hive or cultivate honey.

Attendees will be provided with lunch, refreshments, and a copy of the renowned “Beekeeper’s Handbook” by Sammataro and Avitabile.  They will also qualify for numerous door prizes including a nucleus colony and a complete, assembled hive ready for bees!

The following topics will be covered:

• Honey Bee Biology
• Basic Equipment and Options
• Obtaining and Installing Honey Bees
• Inspecting and Managing the Hives
• Solving Common Beekeeping Problems
• Preparing Your Hives for Honey Collection

WHEN:  Saturday – January 18th, 2025 (8:00 am – 5:00 pm)

WHERE: University of Missouri Extension | 260 Brown Road | St Peters, MO 63376

HOW:  Register Online  (Using the Form Below)

HOW MUCH: $75.00 per person if registered on or before January 11, 2025; then $85.00 per person beginning January 12, 2025

For more information, please call Jill James at 314-814-1405.

Seating is limited, so please register early!

REGISTRATION CLOSES ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15TH 2025, 12:00 Noon

READ THIS BEFORE REGISTERING:  There are 2 steps to registration.  You must complete both steps to have your reservation confirmed.

1. Register below with Three Rivers Beekeepers
2. After completing the following Registration you will be taken to PayPal for payment.  Complete your payment.

Thank you!

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