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  • Bees for Sale
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  • About
  • Classes
  • Other Services
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    • Hive Management
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    • Honey Harvesting
    • Pollinator Habitat
    • Pollination Services
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Classes

Beekeeping classes for the aspiring beekeeper.

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Bee Camp

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Honey Extraction

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Varroa Control

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Co-Operative Classes

Bee Camp

Bee Camp is a day-long, in-person, hands-on beekeeping 101 class. Bee Camp runs from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. You'll learn everything you need to know to get your first beehive. Lunch is provided. Includes suit and equipment rental for in-hive instruction. 

Locations and Dates:

East Richmond - 4/15/23

Crozet - 4/22/23 - SOLD OUT

Crozet - 4/29/23

Crozet - 5/6/23

CO-OPERATIVE CLASSES

Beekeeping for Beginners at Heirloom Springs in Amherst

SPC will be at Heirloom springs on 03/11/23 to teach a 3 hour beginners beekeeping course. The class will conclude with a farm tour by Rachael Lieck Bryce - Pilates expert, teacher of teachers, and leader of farm retreats at Heirloom Springs. Book your spot in this class below. 

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Bee Camps Past

    Honey Extraction

    Learn how and when to pull honey from your hives. This class is appropriate for newer or aspiring beekeepers. A hands-on honey extraction course, you'll extract honey from a real hive and learn the process from start to finish. Then, take home a pint of honey you extracted!

    Locations and Dates:

    Saturday September 24th - Charlottesvile 

    COVID-19 Protocols:

    We will follow local, state, and federal guidance to make Bee Camp safe. Details of safety procedures will be provided after registration. 

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    Varroa Control

    Varroa mites are perhaps the greatest threat to your bees. Come learn with us about the mite, its reproductive cycle, and what we can do to stop it. We will discuss hygenic stock and mite control methods as well as treatment free beekeeping.

    Locations and Dates:

    Saturday October 8th - Charlottesvile

    COVID-19 Protocols:

    We will follow local, state, and federal guidance to make Bee Camp safe. Details of safety procedures will be provided after registration. 

    Lessons and Lesson Packages

    Individual lessons or lesson packages can be arranged. Discounted lesson packages can be paired with the Hive Management Service. 


    Lesson Package with Hive Management - $400

    A La Carte per Lesson with Hive Management - $30

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