We are very excited to announce our 37th annual MCBA Beekeeping Course.
Thanks in particular to Huntsville Botanical Garden, as we will be returning to the fabulous Grand Hall 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 2025
Part 1 – Introduction to Beekeeping
- Saturday, January 11th – 8 am – 4 pm
- Huntsville Botanical Garden
- Also Online via Zoom (both options available)
Part 2 – Hive Management Through the Year
- Tuesday, January 14th 6:30 – 8:30 pm – Online
- Tuesday, January 21st 6:30 – 8:30 pm – Online
- Tuesday, January 28th 6:30 – 8:30 pm – Online
- Tuesday, February 4th 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
