Beekeeping 101

$90.00

Join Bee JoyFarm at The Urban Farm for a full-day Beekeeping 101 class from 8:00 AM–2:00 PM. This 6-hour course includes 4 hours of classroom learning and 2 hours of hands-on time at the hives. Participants will learn honeybee biology, hive basics, and seasonal care—perfect for beginners and the bee-curious.

Specific Topics Include:

  • Honeybee biology and the roles of the queen, workers, and drones

  • How a beehive works and an overview of hive equipment

  • Seasonal beekeeping tasks in Colorado

  • Understanding brood patterns, food stores, and overall hive health

  • Common pests and diseases, including prevention and treatment basics

  • Feeding bees and when supplemental feed is needed

  • Safe hive inspections and basic beekeeping tools

  • What to expect during your first year of beekeeping

  • Urban beekeeping considerations and best practices

  • Hands-on hive time: observing bees, opening a hive, and asking questions

*In order for the class to occur, 4 people must signup. If the minimum is not met by the prior Saturday a full refund will be issued and the class will be cancelled.

**Class is held at The Urban Farm, 10200 Smith Road, Denver, CO 80239

Date:

Join Bee JoyFarm at The Urban Farm for a full-day Beekeeping 101 class from 8:00 AM–2:00 PM. This 6-hour course includes 4 hours of classroom learning and 2 hours of hands-on time at the hives. Participants will learn honeybee biology, hive basics, and seasonal care—perfect for beginners and the bee-curious.

Specific Topics Include:

  • Honeybee biology and the roles of the queen, workers, and drones

  • How a beehive works and an overview of hive equipment

  • Seasonal beekeeping tasks in Colorado

  • Understanding brood patterns, food stores, and overall hive health

  • Common pests and diseases, including prevention and treatment basics

  • Feeding bees and when supplemental feed is needed

  • Safe hive inspections and basic beekeeping tools

  • What to expect during your first year of beekeeping

  • Urban beekeeping considerations and best practices

  • Hands-on hive time: observing bees, opening a hive, and asking questions

*In order for the class to occur, 4 people must signup. If the minimum is not met by the prior Saturday a full refund will be issued and the class will be cancelled.

**Class is held at The Urban Farm, 10200 Smith Road, Denver, CO 80239