38th annual MCBA Beekeeping Course!
Thanks in particular to Huntsville Botanical Garden, as we will be returning to the fabulous Arbor Room for our in-person session.
Whether this is your first time wanting to explore honey bees or an existing beekeeper who wants a refresher, this class is for you.
Details can be found at the registration link/button below.
Practical Beekeeping Course 2026
Part 1 – Introduction to Beekeeping
- Saturday, January 17th – 8 am – 4 pm
- Huntsville Botanical Garden
- Also Online via Zoom (both options available)
Part 2 – Hive Management Through the Year
- Tuesday, January 20th 6:30 – 8:30 pm – Online
- Tuesday, January 27th 6:30 – 8:30 pm – Online
- Tuesday, February 3rd 6:30 – 8:30 pm – Online
- Tuesday, February 10th 6:30 – 8:30 pm – Online
- Tuesday, February 17th 6:30 – 8:30 pm – Online
In Part 1 we will start learning the basics about honey bees, beekeeping equipment, and the various ways to get bees.
In Part 2 we will continue our bee education learning how to manage a honey bee colony through all of the seasons of your first year. This will include more details of how a honey bee colony works, bee diseases and pests, and everyone’s favorite topic….honey!
Questions? Contact Jordy Nichols at / 678-984-4618
