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Adventures in Beekeeping Advanced/Intermediate Class

Intermediate/Advanced Beekeeping classes will begin on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 1 PM at the Betsie Valley library in Thompsonville and will meet a minimum of every two weeks. Enrollment is limited to 15 beekeepers, with each student having a minimum of one year beekeeping experience. We will concentrate on bee biology, advanced methods of swarm control such as the Demeree, splits/divides, Snelgrove board use and others. We will also learn multiple ways of rearing queens, including cell grafting, although cell punch, the Miller method and others. Each student will be able to keep the queens that they reared in class. A syllabus will be available at the Library when you register.
  • Adventures in Beekeeping Advanced/Intermediate Class
  • 2026-02-14T13:00:00-05:00
  • 2026-02-14T14:00:00-05:00
  • Intermediate/Advanced Beekeeping classes will begin on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 1 PM at the Betsie Valley library in Thompsonville and will meet a minimum of every two weeks. Enrollment is limited to 15 beekeepers, with each student having a minimum of one year beekeeping experience. We will concentrate on bee biology, advanced methods of swarm control such as the Demeree, splits/divides, Snelgrove board use and others. We will also learn multiple ways of rearing queens, including cell grafting, although cell punch, the Miller method and others. Each student will be able to keep the queens that they reared in class. A syllabus will be available at the Library when you register.
  • What Beekeeping Classes Advanced Beekeeping Classes Intermediate Beekeeping Classes
  • When Feb 14, 2026 from 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM (US/Eastern / UTC-500)
  • Where 14744 Thompson Ave., Thompsonville, Michigan
  • Contact Name
  • Contact Phone 231-378-2716
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Intermediate/Advanced Beekeeping classes will begin on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at
1 PM at the Betsie Valley library in Thompsonville and will meet a minimum of every two weeks.  Enrollment is limited to 15 beekeepers, with each student having a minimum of one year beekeeping experience.
 
We will concentrate on bee biology, advanced methods of swarm control such as the Demeree, splits/divides, Snelgrove board use and others.  We will also learn multiple ways of rearing queens, including cell grafting, although cell punch, the Miller method and others.  Each student will be able to keep the queens that they reared in class.
A syllabus will be available at the Library when you register or you can view and print one by clicking here.

Please call the Library or stop in person to register.
Questions, please call 231-378-2716.

 Adventures in Beekeeping Beginning and Advanced Class Program flyer with a picture of Rick Dimanin standing by beehives

Upcoming Events
Adventures in Beekeeping Beginners Class Feb 07, 2026 01:00 PM (US/Eastern) — Betsie Valley District Library
Adventures in Beekeeping Advanced/Intermediate Class Feb 14, 2026 01:00 PM (US/Eastern) — 14744 Thompson Ave., Thompsonville, Michigan
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