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.

Bring your own pencil/pen/highlighter, note paper. Three Rivers Beekeepers will provide coffee, bottled water, lunch, snacks, and a copy of the renowned “Beekeeper’s Handbook” by Sammataro and Avitabile.  Attendees 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
• Note Taking Practices

WHEN:  Saturday – January 24th, 2026 (8:00 am – 5:00 pm)

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

Registration is closed.

REGISTRATION CLOSES ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21TH 2026, 12:00 Noon

For more information, please call Terry Romanko at 636-295-2070.

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