Advanced Beekeeping Classes
Learn to keep healthy honey bees with professional beekeepers in a real working apiary. Small classes. Hands-on instruction. All equipment provided. Leave with the confidence to start your own backyard apiary.
Reserve Your Spot arrow_forwardOCTOBER 24, 2026 | 10AM-12PM
Beginner Beekeeping Classes
Learn to keep healthy honey bees with professional beekeepers in a real working apiary. Small classes. Hands-on instruction. All equipment provided. Leave with the confidence to start your own backyard apiary.
BEE AUGUSTINE HONEY CO.
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Your safety is our top priority. We provide all necessary protective beekeeping equipment and take every precaution to ensure your experience is both safe and enjoyable. Whether you’re joining one of our beekeeping classes or an apiary tour, you’ll be visiting a working apiary with live honey bees. We recommend wearing long pants and closed-toe shoes for your comfort and protection.
Advanced Beekeeping Class
"for advanced beekeepers looking to increase their knowledge"
ADVANCED CLASSES
$100 per person
NEXT CLASS – OCTOBER 24, 2026 | 10AM-12PM
The next class is mostly for current beekeepers. In this backyard beekeeping class you will learn;
- How To Treat For Varroa Mites
- How To Treat For Hive Beetles
- How To Clip & Mark A Queen
- Honey Production & Extraction
Practical instruction for experienced beekeepers looking to strengthen their colony-management skills. Topics may include queen management, Varroa and small hive beetle control, swarm management and honey production.
Beginner Beekeeping Class
"for beginner beekeepers & soon-to-be beekeepers"
BEGINNER CLASSES
$100 per person
NEXT CLASS – SPRING 2027
In our first class you will learn;
- Honey Bee Biology
- How To Light A Smoker
- Hive Components & Tools
- How To Inspect A Honey Bee Colony
- Honey Bee Pests and Pathogens
A hands-on introduction for new and soon-to-be beekeepers. Learn the fundamentals of honey bee biology, hive equipment, smoker use, colony inspections and seasonal hive management in Northeast Florida.
