BEE WORKSHOPS
We are excited to share our love for bees and honey through our Bee Workshops! With four different workshops, each one focusing on different topics to help you feel confident in setting up your beehive. You learn how to set up your hive, how to process honey (our sweetest class), dive into the world of bees - investigating the pests and problems that arise. And finally, learn what to do with all your beeswax! Join one of our workshops and sign up below. We ask that you bring your own BOOTS (can be hiking, or rain boots), bee suit, gloves and hive tool for the classes involving the bees. If you don't own these items, they can be rented. Suits are $25 per class which includes gloves and $10 per tool. We will need suit sizes once you decide to rent.
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NOTE: Summer workshops can be very HOT! Please dress in light clothing (shorts and t-shirts) and Hydrate well before coming. Bring lots of water.
Workshop Costs
$75 per workshop. Every person attending must pay separately. We have a 4 guest minimum.
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*$10 discount if you have come to a previous class. Message us for details.
Cancellations can be made up to 2 days before the start of the course for a full refund. If cancelled less than 48 hours prior to the start of the course, you will receive an 50% refund.
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Everyone will sign a safety waiver to participate.
Workshop Time & Location
All workshops will start at 11:30 am and end at 2:30 pm.
Workshops will take place near Crescent Rd in Odessa, FL. Just off of Tarpon Springs Rd.
​AFTER booking you will receive exact directions.
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WORKSHOP 1: June 13, 2026
"How to install your first Nuc into the hive and perform your bee inspections. Also, a quick refresher on swarm prevention."
Have you been thinking about getting bees but not sure where to start? We can help you feel confident in setting up your beehive! Join us for this hands-on class where you will put on a full bee suit, see how we set up your nuc (short for Nucleus hive). We can also help you understand where to place your bees in your yard and some nifty tricks that will make your life so much easier when it comes to beekeeping! We will then take you through the hive explaining how to check your bees. Next we will cover swarming and show you how to best prevent your bees from swarming. Finally, we will end with a delicious treat from the bees... HONEY! Fresh from the combs!
WORKSHOP 2: June 27, 2026
"Honey Processing"
During this workshop, we will give an overview of honey - how it's made, how to remove honey from the hive, and how to process it.
Participants will recieve one sample of honey.
WORKSHOP 3: July 18, 2026
"Pests and other problems"
in this workshop, you will learn the main pests found in Florida beehives as well as how to control them.
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We will cover pesticide and perform mite checks while on the bees.
WORKSHOP 4: August 22, 2026
"None of your beeswax"
As a beekeeper I often wondered where do the yellow, white, orange, green, black, and even purple pollen comes from? Different plants produce different colored pollen. In this workshop we will attempt to identify from a pollen sample which plants the pollen came from. We will use a microscope and a dichotomous key chart and also do some taste testing! Come explore the exciting world of pollen with us! We will also show you how to collect your own pollen!
Workshop Details
Workshop 1: "How to install your first Nuc hive and your bee check ups."
If you are allergic to bees we don't recommend this workshop. All the other workshops will be fine for you as they don't involve getting into the bees.
ALL Other Workshops:
Please bring water and wear protective clothing. You may wish to purchase your own bee suit before class or just wear the protective clothing I describe. Almost all bee equipment can be found on Amazon. Protective clothing includes boots (comfortable high top shoes, rain boots or hiking boots- the ground is not paved). Long sleeve light colored shirt (NO BLACK or dark colors.. Bees get mad at dark colors so WHITE or tan colors are best). Beekeeping gloves, light colored jeans or thick pants to your ankles. I will have a bee veil and hat available for purchase $10 or you can bring your own. I will provide hive tools, smokers, a first aid kit and an epi pen will be on site. Dress cool as the the pavilion isn't air conditioned, but it is shaded near a lake and we have fans. We have restrooms on site.