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Introduction to Beekeeping

Discover the fundamentals of beekeeping and embark on your journey as a beekeeper. From assembling equipment to locating the queen and managing seasonal tasks, this comprehensive workshop equips you with the knowledge and hands-on skills needed to nurture a thriving hive. Join us prepared with your own bee suit for an immersive learning experience in the fascinating world of beekeeping.

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  • 18 and older
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  • 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL

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What you'll learn in this beekeeping class:

Learn all the basics needed to start keeping bees. This includes what to expect, how to put together equipment, how to get bees in your hive, finding the queen, feeding, what to look for after the bees are installed, and seasonal chores.

There will be hands-on exercise in the field. All participants are required to bring their own bee suit. No extra suits will be available at the class.

Refund Policy

Refund requests must be submitted to [email protected] 2 business days prior to the program’s start date and time. The registration fee will be refunded less a 15% processing charge. A refund is issued in the form of a credit on file (to be used for future programs).

Refund requests submitted less than 48 hours prior to a program start date are non-transferable and are not eligible for a refund.

Fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable on and after the program’s start date. We cannot refund fees requested on or after the start date of a program or for sessions missed due to student illness or other personal situations.

Registration fees for courses grouped and priced as a series will be considered one program and subject to all of the above guidelines. A refund request must be received prior to the start date of the series' first class session and will subsequently cancel your registration in every session of the series.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

Reviews of Classes at Chicago Botanic Garden (137)

(4.4-star rating across 137 reviews)
  • Introduction to Beekeeping

    Anonymous review on 2/19/2023
    A lot of information. Willie was very knowledgeable, would love if this was a series for bee keeping
  • Introduction to Beekeeping

    Reviewed by Rachel D. on 10/10/2022
    Great class, great location. Very informative in a well rounded intro class. Hope there's another in the future.
  • Introduction to Beekeeping

    Reviewed by Ismail T. on 2/13/2022
    Great teacher. Incredible class
  • Introduction to Beekeeping

    Anonymous review on 3/2/2020
    Great Class...
  • Introduction to Beekeeping

    Anonymous review on 2/24/2020
    The instructor was very knowledgeable and kept the subject matter interesting.
  • Introduction to Beekeeping

    Reviewed by Ron C. on 10/9/2022
  • Introduction to Beekeeping

    Anonymous review on 2/25/2020
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    Anonymous review on 2/10/2019
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Students found the Introduction to Beekeeping class immensely educational, covering a broad range of aspects of beekeeping. The attendees accorded great respect to the instructor, Willie, for his deep understanding and ability to make the subject intriguing. Many participants wished for this class to be a part of a series due to the interest it sparked. Some remarks acknowledged the balance achieved by the class, striking a perfect blend of informational and practical aspects of beekeeping. In addition, the venue of the class was lauded as it complemented the learning experience. The skills and knowledge attendees received left many hopeful for future sessions that would allow them to broaden their understanding even further. Here are the 3 most insightful quotes: 1. "A lot of information. Willie was very knowledgeable, and would love it if this was a series for beekeeping." 2. "Very informative in a well-rounded intro class. Hope there's another in the future." 3. "The instructor was very knowledgeable and kept the subject matter interesting."

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Chicago Botanic Garden

The Chicago Botanic Garden opened a little more than 40 years ago as a beautiful place to visit, and it has matured into one of the world's great living museums and conservation science centers. In 2013, one million people visited the Garden's 26 gardens and four natural areas, uniquely situated on...

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Classrooms 1 – 13 are located in the Learning Center on the Regenstein Learning Campus. Park in lot six and follow the walking path along the Robert R. McCormick Foundation Plaza and entry drive. (a five-minute walk from the parking lot).

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