# Event Details - **Event Name**: Beekeeping 101: Practicing Hands-On Hive with Nicole Huff - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 14 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am – Tue, 14 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Curious about keeping bees—or ready to deepen your skills as a beekeeper?About this EventThis immersive Beekeeping 101 series offers a comprehensive journey into the world of honeybees, blending history, hands-on learning, and practical hive management for beginners.Throughout the course, you will learn how to:Manage and monitor your own beehivesSupport and expand pollinator populations through responsible practicesIdentify hive components and use equipment properlyExtract honey and work with beeswaxUnderstand honeybee products such as pollen, propolis, and royal jellyPerform seasonal inspections and problem-solve common hive challengesParticipants may also choose to add on a nuc of bees for $175Class Dates, from 10AM-NOONSaturday, April 12 — Installing Your Colony: Hive Setup & First InspectionsLearn how to install a nucleus colony into a full hive, identify hive parts, and use basic tools. Practice spotting the queen, her eggs, and the stages of bee development during this hands-on introduction.Saturday, May 16 — Early Hive Growth: Queen Health, Expansion & Swarm PreventionAssess queen performance, learn when to add boxes, and explore feeding, treatments, and swarm-prevention strategies as colonies build strength.Saturday, June 13 — Mid-Season Management: Queen Cells, Nutrition & Frame IDTrack hive development while learning to identify queen cells, manage swarming, and recognize brood, honey, and pollen frames.Saturday, July 11 — Harvest Readiness: Assessing Frames & Hive BalanceDiscover how to decide which frames can be harvested and which must remain for the bees, along with late-season feeding strategies.Sunday, September 20 — From Comb to Jar: Honey & Wax HarvestingUncap frames, extract honey with a hand-crank extractor, harvest beeswax, and learn how to strain and jar honey for storage.Instructor: Nicole HuffNicole Huff has been keeping bees for seven years and has been an active member of the Montgomery County Beekeepers Association for five years. She recently taught an introductory beekeeping course focused on honey, pollen, propolis, and royal jelly, and currently manages the hives at the Carrie Murray Nature Center, where she also works as a part-time nature preschool teacher. With a strong background in outdoor education and experiential learning, Nicole brings warmth, clarity, and deep practical knowledge to the apiary.Series Price: $250 + option to add-on a nuc $175Sign up by April 5th to secure your spot! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/jefferson/beekeeping-101-practicing-hands-on-hive-with-nicole-huff/100001984567481761 - **Event Categories**: workshops, health-wellness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 183.27, max: 261.04, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Jefferson - **state**: MD - **country**: United States - **location**: Fox Haven Organic Farm & Learning Center - **lat**: 39.3723415 - **long**: -77.5437676 - **full address**: Fox Haven Organic Farm & Learning Center, 3630 Poffenberger Rd., Jefferson, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Beekeeping 101: Practicing Hands-On Hive with Nicole Huff - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/9a9f764aaee78caea0ff7f42da99230edbcc1fb3c922e3425e7e7bd6e890848f-rimg-w684-h825-dcd4aa7a-gmir.jpg?v=1772812505 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Beekeeping 101: Practicing Hands-On Hive with Nicole Huff being held? - **A:** Beekeeping 101: Practicing Hands-On Hive with Nicole Huff takes place on Tue, 14 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am to Tue, 14 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Fox Haven Organic Farm & Learning Center, 3630 Poffenberger Rd., Jefferson, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Beekeeping 101: Practicing Hands-On Hive with Nicole Huff? - **A:** Ticket prices for Beekeeping 101: Practicing Hands-On Hive with Nicole Huff range from USD 183 to USD 261 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 261 + USD 11 feeAvailableAdd-on: Purchase a nuc of bees to take homeUSD 183 + USD 8 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Beekeeping 101: Practicing Hands-On Hive with Nicole Huff? - **A:** Beekeeping 101: Practicing Hands-On Hive with Nicole Huff is organized by In Bloom: A BIPOC Healing Circle with Amanda Benjamin. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Beekeeping 101: Practicing Hands-On Hive with Nicole Huff is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Jefferson, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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