Beekeeping Class · July 25, 2026 · Mitchell, South Dakota
The South Dakota Beekeepers Association hosts this mid-summer field day at a working apiary on the James River valley prairie. Attendees tour active hives, learn about managing colonies through the Great Plains summer, and sample native prairie wildflower and sweet clover honeys. Open to both new and experienced beekeepers.
Type: Beekeeping Class
Date: July 25, 2026
Location: Hitchcock Park, 100 Park Rd, Mitchell, South Dakota
Official website: South Dakota State Beekeepers Summer Field Day
Beekeeping classes provide hands-on instruction for beginners and advanced beekeepers, covering hive inspection, seasonal management, and honey harvesting techniques.
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