The amazing honey bee is an agriculturally important pollinator threatened by many human activities. Beekeeping—the art and science of managing honey bees—is a fascinating hobby, a fun backyard business and an extensive agro-industry.
This four-part introductory course is intended to encourage and support interested non-beekeepers. Novice beekeepers are also welcome! Over the course of the series, you'll learn about and experience the joy of beekeeping. Topics covered will include getting started, ordering and using equipment, costs, how to get your bees, where to place your bees, protective clothing, and more.
Your instructors—experienced members of the Southwestern Ohio Beekeepers Association (SWOBA)—will help you become a successful beekeeper. They are: Randy Morgan (Emeritus Curator-Insectarium, Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden); Phil Hucke (Certified Arborist); and Ray Babcock (Past President, Southwestern Ohio Beekeepers Association –SWOBA); Alaina Paszt Owner of Hive and Comb. Together, they have over 65 years of beekeeping experience!
Day 1 Feb 12 2026 @ 6 - 8 PM
Day 2 Feb 19 2026 @ 6 - 8 PM
Day 3 Feb 26 2026 @ 6 - 8 PM
Day 4 Mar 5 2026 @ 6 - 8 PM
Also, you are invited to SWOBA meeting on the 21st of Feb. Hands-on experience will be in April.
The course fee is $50 which includes 1 year SWOBA membership, there will be an opportunity to purchase a textbook for a discounted price too.
From Hive and Comb :
Anyone that signs up for the class can get our Hive Kit Deluxe (solid bottom board, 2 deeps, queen excluder, frames, inner cover and telescoping top + wax hook and wired foundation (install on their own or in our shop shared workbench) $337
J-Hook $10.50
Round veil jacket - mesh $159
Ventilated Goat Skin Gloves $15
Extra Metal Queen excluder (optional but included in cost savings) $13
Total $534.50 pre tax
With a 10% savings for all class participants of $53.45
Totaling $481.05 pre/tax with then just needing exterior grade paint, bees and to install the foundation before starting their journey.
To register :
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/southwesternohiobeekeepersassociationswoba/2013681?fbclid=fbclid
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