Beekeeping Class · June 5–7, 2026 · Quicksburg, Virginia
Virginia's premier beginner and intermediate beekeeping school hosted by the Shenandoah Valley Beekeepers Association in cooperation with Virginia Cooperative Extension. Three-day intensive program covers colony biology, integrated pest management, honey extraction, and Virginia's seasonal beekeeping calendar. Hands-on hive time each day with protective gear provided.
Type: Beekeeping Class
Date: June 5–7, 2026
Location: Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Research & Extension Center, 595 Laurel Grove Rd, Quicksburg, Virginia
Official website: Shenandoah Valley Bee School
Beekeeping classes provide hands-on instruction for beginners and advanced beekeepers, covering hive inspection, seasonal management, and honey harvesting techniques.
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