Alaska Beekeepers Guild Summer Solstice Workshop

Beekeeping Class · June 20–21, 2026 · Fairbanks, Alaska

Annual midsummer workshop celebrating Alaska's unique beekeeping season. Covers fireweed honey harvest timing, preparing colonies for Alaska's short but intense nectar flow, and overwintering strategies. Includes fireweed honey tasting and local mead sampling.

Event Details

Type: Beekeeping Class
Date: June 20–21, 2026
Location: Georgeson Botanical Garden, UAF Campus, Fairbanks, Alaska

Official website: Alaska Beekeepers Guild Summer Solstice Workshop

What to Expect

Beekeeping classes provide hands-on instruction for beginners and advanced beekeepers, covering hive inspection, seasonal management, and honey harvesting techniques.

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