Finger Lakes Beekeeping Summer Short Course

Beekeeping Class · July 25–26, 2026 · Ithaca, New York

Intensive two-day beekeeping course offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension in partnership with the Finger Lakes Beekeepers Association at a working apiary near Seneca Lake. Topics include Finger Lakes hive management, varietal honey production (apple blossom, goldenrod, buckwheat), Varroa management, and queen introduction. Limited to 30 participants.

Event Details

Type: Beekeeping Class
Date: July 25–26, 2026
Location: Cornell Cooperative Extension, 480 North Albany Street, Ithaca, New York

Official website: Finger Lakes Beekeeping Summer 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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