Beekeeping Class · May 16, 2026 · St. Louis, Missouri
A hands-on introductory beekeeping class hosted by the St. Louis Beekeepers Association at the Missouri Botanical Garden. Covers hive setup, seasonal management, Missouri's native floral sources (black locust, tulip poplar, goldenrod), swarm prevention, and extracting honey. Students work with real hives in the garden's demonstration apiary.
Type: Beekeeping Class
Date: May 16, 2026
Location: Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd, St. Louis, Missouri
Official website: Gateway City Beekeeping Short Course
Beekeeping classes provide hands-on instruction for beginners and advanced beekeepers, covering hive inspection, seasonal management, and honey harvesting techniques.
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