Tennessee Valley Beekeepers Summer Apiary School

Beekeeping Class · June 20–21, 2026 · Knoxville, Tennessee

A two-day hands-on apiary school offered by the East Tennessee Beekeepers Association at a working farm near Knoxville. Courses cover Appalachian hive management, sourwood honey production timing, organic mite treatments, and queen rearing techniques. Suitable for beginners through intermediate beekeepers.

Event Details

Type: Beekeeping Class
Date: June 20–21, 2026
Location: Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Avenue, Knoxville, Tennessee

Official website: Tennessee Valley Beekeepers Summer Apiary School

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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