Cornell Cooperative Extension Beginning Beekeeping Short Course

Beekeeping Class · July 18–19, 2026 · Ithaca, New York

Two-day intensive beginning beekeeping course offered through Cornell Cooperative Extension in Ithaca. Topics include honey bee biology, equipment selection, seasonal colony management, integrated pest management, and raw honey harvesting. Hands-on apiary session at the Cornell teaching hives included.

Event Details

Type: Beekeeping Class
Date: July 18–19, 2026
Location: Cornell University, 247 Garden Ave, Ithaca, New York

Official website: Cornell Cooperative Extension Beginning Beekeeping Short Course

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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