Rochester Beekeepers / NY Bee Wellness Inc.
3 classes plus a field session working bees
About this Event
Beginning Beekeeping Class 2026
Rochester Beekeepers / NY Bee Wellness Inc.
WHERE: Hansen Nature Center, Tinker Park, 1525 Calkins Road Rochester, NY 14534
3 classes plus a field session working bees in the apiary; LIMIT 24 participants
FEE: 115.00, includes text “Keeping Honey Bees” by Sanford/Bonney, hand-outs; the text will be sent to you
For students, 50.00; name of school and grade level required
Payable through EventBrite, or by PayPal to [email protected], or by money order to NY Bee Wellness POB 25291 Rochester NY 14625
WHEN: Meets Saturdays from 9:00am to 1pm
January 31-- Introduction to bees
March 7- Working with bees, and Diseases/Pests/Predators
April 11- Your Growing Colonies, and Honey Harvesting
Field day TBD, dependent on weather (required to receive an optional certificate)
Instructors:
*Pat Bono, Rochester NY, Background: Master Beekeeper, University of Montana, Founder- NY Bee Wellness Inc.
*Bob Deemer, Arcadia NY; Background:Former Pennsylvania Apiary Inspector , Plant Manager- Barkman Honey
Contact: Pat Bono, [email protected]; 585-820-6619
NY Bee Wellness, Inc. is an educational 501c3 not for profit; NYBeeWellness.org
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Hansen Nature Center, Tinker Park, 1585 Calkins Rd, Pittsford, United States
USD 28.52 to USD 124.56
