Beekeeping Class · February 12, 2026 – March 19, 2026 · Springfield, Illinois
University of Illinois Extension, Sangamon County Farm Bureau, and Prairie State Beekeepers present a six-session Introduction to Beekeeping series in Springfield and online, covering honey bee biology, pests and diseases, equipment assembly, package installation, hive inspection, and colony care.
Type: Beekeeping Class
Date: February 12, 2026 – March 19, 2026
Location: Sangamon Extension Office, 700 S Airport Drive, Springfield, Illinois
Official website: Illinois Extension Introduction to Beekeeping Springfield 2026
Beekeeping classes provide hands-on instruction for beginners and advanced beekeepers, covering hive inspection, seasonal management, and honey harvesting techniques.
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