The Prince William Regional Beekeepers is part of the Northern Virginia Teaching Consortium. We teach Introduction to Beekeeping classes throughout the area every winter. The club has also started Advanced Beekeeping Seminars. Beginning classes are open to adults and children (age 9 and over) who are interested in keeping bees as well as to those who are just interested in learning about honeybees.
In the beginning classes you will learn:
- History of beekeeping
- Life cycle and biology of honeybees
- Set up and maintenance of beehives
- Seasonal hive management
- Beekeeping equipment & supplies
- Integrated Pest Management
- Sustainable Beekeeping
- Nectar Sources
- Where to get bees
- Installation of honeybees into a hive
