This is an introductory-level course that focuses on everything you need to start beekeeping, including topics on beekeeping equipment, protective gear, honey bee biology, stressors, and management basics.

Part I ~ Lectures and Demos: Saturday, April 13th (9 am - 4 pm) at Kimmel Orchard, 5995 G Road, Nebraska City

- Part I of the course includes lectures, hands-on activities, and demos by several speakers.

Part II ~ Field Day: Monday, April 15 (5 pm - 8 pm) at Kimmel Orchard, 5995 G Road, Nebraska City, NE.

- Part II of the course is a field day that gets you in the hives and takes the lessons from Part I into practice.

Learn how to set up the equipment, install and handle bees safely, and perform hive inspections.

Registration required and cost is $55/person + $15 for additional family (lunch and snacks included). Bee suits and beekeeping equipment will be available.

If you have any questions, please call 402-472-8378 or email: unlbeelab@unl.edu

visit https://entomology.unl.edu/bee-lab

Make checks payable to: University of Nebraska

Send class fee to:

UNL Bee Lab
103 Entomology Hall
Lincoln, NE 68583-0816

Your seat will not be reserved until your payment has been received.