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The Mystique of Bees: Beekeeping 101

It’s said that bees enjoy a secret life, but there’s a fascinating story behind that life that should be made available for all to witness!

Join us for a “Bee incredible” journey, as we explore the work of Apiarists (Beekeepers). You’ll be guided on a 1.5 hour observatory tour encompassing the miraculous work of bees.

Bees undertake the extraordinarily important job of helping to mature and grow many of the plants we enjoy and providing a food source — honey — that is globally consumed and universally loved.

Observe the Queen bee laying eggs, while learning about the unique roles and responsibilities of drone and worker bees. If you’re feeling exceptionally brave, you can don full protective gear and open a bee hive for a closer look into the habitat of bees, the honeycomb. You’ll be able to taste the honeycomb and sample sweet honey straight from the source. And at the end of the tour, we will taste several types of honey from around the world, which has been used for centuries for its naturopathic or medicinal purposes. 

This tasty, unique and exceptionally enlightening experience in beekeeping is a can’t miss opportunity for nature enthusiasts and is appropriate as well as entertaining for all guests ages 5 and up.  

Bee Class (5 Total Sessions)

Beginner’s Class | In this introductory session we will explore the history of beekeeping from biblical times to the importation of the honeybee into North America today. We will discuss secretions from the honeybee, to include wax and royal jelly all while highlighting their food sources of pollen, nectar and propolis.

Cost: $50 per person

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Parasites Class | The importance of recognizing certain parasites that can cause a colony to collapse will be discussed during this session. You will be able to recognize, treat and measure the levels of parasites and the adverse effects it has on a colony.

IMPORTANT: Must have completed prerequisite class - Beginner’s

Cost: $50 per person

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Seasonal Changes Class | Bees operate according to the season they are in. They tend to operate almost two months ahead of the current season. Thus, in this session you will learn how to work your bees according to the season that they will enter. Understanding honeybee’s adaptability to seasonal changes will help you to become a better Beekeeper.

IMPORTANT: Must have completed prerequisite classes - Beginner's and Parasites

Cost: $50 per person

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Reproduction Class | Once you have obtained bees, you should never have to purchase them again; especially, if you understand the life cycle of bees and their reproductive timeline. This session will assist with your understanding the respective roles of the egg, larva, pupae, and adult bees. Also, during this session you will learn the seasons that reproduction generally takes place; how and why both the queen and worker bee lay eggs.

IMPORTANT: Must have completed prerequisite classes - Beginner's, Parasites, and Seasonal Changes

Cost: $50 per person

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Overview Class | Before Bean’s Bees & Honey lets you go home with your certificate of completion, we will spend time going over all aspects of the aforementioned classes along with ensuring that you are able to recognize the distinct differences between a drone, worker and queen bee.

IMPORTANT: Must have completed prerequisite classes - Beginner’s, Parasites, Seasonal Changes, and Reproduction

Cost: $50 per person

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Note: Bee Classes must be taken in sequential order