Beekeeping Basics

Beekeeping class series designed for new and aspiring urban beekeepers. Learn how to raise bees while promoting native pollinators

About this Event

It is often said that for every beekeeping question, there is a different answer depending upon who you ask. Since Texas A&M Agrilife Extension is a trusted, research-based source for information, we are providing a 5-part series directed solely toward beginning beekeepers. This educational series covers all major components of beekeeping in Texas, at a basic level. Learners will have opportunities to work with bee equipment, products and bees.

Location: Dallas County RB1 Urban Demonstration Farm

715 Rowlett Road Garland, Tx. 75043

Only $10 for all 5 classes total !

August 7 (6pm-7:30 pm) - Beekeeping in Urban Areas

August 14 (6pm-7:30pm) - Honey Bee Biology

August 21 (6pm-7:30pm) - Beekeeping Equipment

August 28- (6pm-7:30pm) - Plants and Pollinators

August 30 (9am-11am) - Live in the Hive

“Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is an equal opportunity employer and program provider.

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service provides equal opportunities in its programs and employment to all persons, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating.”

Please Contact the Dallas County Extension Office by August 1 2025 at 214-904-3050 if special

accommodations are needed

Agenda


🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
I. August 7: Beekeeping in Urban Areas
Host: Matthew Orwat & Anne LeSenne

Info: Topics: i. Site Selection

ii. Hive Density

iii. County and City Regulations

🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
II. August 14: Honey Bee Biology
Host: Matthew Orwat & Anne LeSenne

Info: Topics: i. Life Cycle

ii. Hive Roles

iii. Queens and Drones

iv. Foraging Behavior

🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
III. August 21: Beekeeping Equipment
Host: Matthew Orwat & Anne LeSenne

Info: Topics: i. Operation of honey extractor, and hive box building

ii. Touch and explore tools and bee suits

iii. Bee pests and diseases overview

🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
IV. August 28: Plants and Pollinators
Host: Matthew Orwat & Anne LeSenne

Info: i. Honey plants in north Texas

ii. Other native bees

iii. Native pollinators

iv. Honey tasting different types

🕑: 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
V. August 30: Bee-Yard Field-Day – Live in the Hive
Host: Matthew Orwat & Anne LeSenne

Info: Topics: i. Smoker Lighting and Operation

ii. Open Hive

iii. Queen ID

iv. Future Learning Opportunities

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