About this Event
Grand Rapids Area Bee Club Beekeeping School 2025
Event:
Welcome to the Grand Rapids Area Bee Club Beekeeping School 2026! Join us for a day of learning all about beekeeping. Cost of admission includes coffee, water, and lunch.
Location:
Wisner Bottrall Building, 151 Fountain St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Parking is on the Top Floor at 101-173 Ransom Ave NE, Grand Rapids MI 49503
Date:
Mark your calendars for the Bee School 2026 on January 24th, 2026. Don't miss out!
Hosted By:
Beginner Track
🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:45 AM
Registration
🕑: 08:45 AM - 09:00 AM
Opening Remarks
🕑: 09:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Outfitting Your Apiary
Host: Don Lam
🕑: 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Hive Inspections and Problem Solving
Host: Mike Sautter
🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Overwintering - How to Bee Cool
Host: Anthony Meyer
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:45 PM
Honey Harvesting and Processing
Host: Richard Wahl
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
Managing Varroa
Host: Charlotte Hubbard
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:15 PM
MSU Resources, General Q & A
Host: Ana Heck
Advanced Track
🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:45 AM
Registration
🕑: 08:45 AM - 09:00 AM
Opening Remarks
🕑: 09:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Increase Your Apiary
Host: Dave Zimmermann
🕑: 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Queen Rearing
Host: Dr. Larry Connor
🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Native Bees
Host: Brian Walters
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:45 PM
Products from the Hive
Host: Amy Fester
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
Trees for Bees
Host: Mike Connor
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:15 PM
MSU Resources, General Q & A
Host: Ana Heck
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Wisner Bottrall Building,, 151 Fountain ST NE, Grand Rapids, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 70.00











