Beginner Beekeeping Class
with
Lauren Tackbary
TOP RATED
45 Have Dabbled
ABOUT THIS EVENT
Event Category
Education
Event Overview
Want to get involved in beekeeping? This class is a great beginner's class on how to start a hive or just learn more about the ancient practice of beekeeping. For gardeners who want to maintain a hive for pollination or for those who want to collect honey, this class will give you all of the information you need to start beekeeping in your backyard. Very basic knowledge of beekeeping is helpful but not necessary.
10am-12pm will be a lecture to learn all about beekeeping before we inspect the hives, we will take a lunch break and do a Q&A and then from 1-3pm we will work in the hives! Protective clothing is provided but it is helpful if you wear lighter colored clothes, jeans, longer socks that can be pulled over your jeans and closed-toed shoes. There will be a workbook for reference but a notebook would be helpful for extra notes.
Key topics that will be discussed are:
-Equipment to buy to start a hive
-Protective gear
-How to get a colony of bees
-Basic hive maintenance
-What to check for when looking in the hive
-Proper methods for working in the hive
-Disease prevention
-In-depth understanding of everything inside the hive
COVID - The teacher is fully vaccinated but will be enforcing social distancing for students and wearing masks when everyone is closer together. The class is held outside.
Minimum age
1 years or older
What's Provided
Handouts and protective gear
Cancellation PolicyLocation
There are currently no upcoming dates scheduled for this Dabble. Log in to an account message the host or add to your bucket list to be automatically notified when new dates are posted.
MORE ABOUT YOUR HOST
Lauren Tackbary
TOP RATED
Lauren lives in Berkeley, CA and has hives in her backyard. She is active in sustainability practices and is an avid organic gardener. She has been beekeeping for 8 years, starting in Chicago and then moving her bees to California. She is passionate about helping other people learn how to keep bees.
EXPERIENCE REVIEWS
-
Patie J.Reviewed on 03/14/17Teacher was knowledgeable and prepared and provides a wonderful space for a fascinating class. Highly recommended!
Teacher was knowledgeable and prepared and provides a wonderful space for a fascinating class. Highly recommended!
-
Mary S.Reviewed on 03/14/17
Lauren is an absolutely superb teacher who combines contagious enthusiasm for beekeeping, with an ability to convey large amounts of information in an interesting and integrated manner. Her handouts are outstanding - clear ad very practical. She is generous with her time, answers all levels of questions with respect and clarity, and clearly enjoys interacting with people. The best beekeeping class we have ever attended. Don't miss it!
Lauren is an absolutely superb teacher who combines contagious enthusiasm for beekeeping, with an ability to convey large amounts of information in an interesting and integrated manner. Her handouts are outstanding - clear ad very practical. She is generous with her time, answers all levels of questions with respect and clarity, and clearly enjoys interacting with people. The best beekeeping class we have ever attended. Don't miss it!
-
Steph L.Reviewed on 09/12/13Learned sooo much! I have an even greater respect for bees and want to do my part to save them. Great teacher
Learned sooo much! I have an even greater respect for bees and want to do my part to save them. Great teacher
-
George F.Reviewed on 09/09/13
Enjoyed the class and Lauren's teaching style. Very personal and had plenty of time to provide a broad range of information and answer lots of questions. The group size was small so there was good interaction and trading of everyone's level of knowledge. The bees were active and despite the overcast day Lauren offered to invite us back to spend time to get more involved in viewing the hive. I would recommend this class to anyone who wants to get involved in beekeeping.
Enjoyed the class and Lauren's teaching style. Very personal and had plenty of time to provide a broad range of information and answer lots of questions. The group size was small so there was good interaction and trading of everyone's level of knowledge. The bees were active and despite the overcast day Lauren offered to invite us back to spend time to get more involved in viewing the hive. I would recommend this class to anyone who wants to get involved in beekeeping.
-
Linda M F.Reviewed on 08/12/13
OUTSTANDING !! Lauren is so informed and calm and is a great teacher. The class was as hands on as each person wanted. We got to do all aspects of hive tending and inspection and learned tons of info about bees in general! I can't stop saying propolis....a very cool bee term!
OUTSTANDING !! Lauren is so informed and calm and is a great teacher. The class was as hands on as each person wanted. We got to do all aspects of hive tending and inspection and learned tons of info about bees in general! I can't stop saying propolis....a very cool bee term!
-
Sherry R.Reviewed on 08/05/13
Great overview of bees, bee behavior and beekeeping in general by a teacher with knowledge, enthusiasm, and passion for "her girls"! Beeing in the hives what the best
part!Great overview of bees, bee behavior and beekeeping in general by a teacher with knowledge, enthusiasm, and passion for "her girls"! Beeing in the hives what the best
part! -
Kelly F.Reviewed on 08/04/13
I loved this class. In fact, I dreamed about bees last night (in a good way!). There is SO much to cover in the class time span that I'd love a more intensive class for anyone still thinking about getting a hive (ME!) after this intro class. I learned a lot, but it's clear I'm going to need to know a lot more. The honey was fabulous too.
I loved this class. In fact, I dreamed about bees last night (in a good way!). There is SO much to cover in the class time span that I'd love a more intensive class for anyone still thinking about getting a hive (ME!) after this intro class. I learned a lot, but it's clear I'm going to need to know a lot more. The honey was fabulous too.
-
Jennifer B.Reviewed on 07/22/13
The class was great! Lauren is very knowledgable and passionate about her bees. Plus, inspecting the hives was uber interesting. I highly recommend it.
The class was great! Lauren is very knowledgable and passionate about her bees. Plus, inspecting the hives was uber interesting. I highly recommend it.
-
Maurice P.Reviewed on 03/30/13
Drove to Chicago to learn more about beekeeping. Class was very informative and I learned a lot. Hopefully I will have my beekeeping operation up and running this spring/summer time frame. Thanks Lauren
Drove to Chicago to learn more about beekeeping. Class was very informative and I learned a lot. Hopefully I will have my beekeeping operation up and running this spring/summer time frame. Thanks Lauren
-
Mary L.Reviewed on 02/03/13
This was an amazing class, I had no knowledge of beekeeping and left feeling like this is something I could really get into. Lauren covered the basics but also gave personal insight into the bees complex life.
This was an amazing class, I had no knowledge of beekeeping and left feeling like this is something I could really get into. Lauren covered the basics but also gave personal insight into the bees complex life.
-
Teresita P.Reviewed on 01/30/13Learned a lot thank you.
Learned a lot thank you.
{"commenter_avatar":"https://dabbledoneright-production.s3.amazonaws.com/production/uploads/user/photo/254321/thumb_IMG_9700.PNG","reviewer_name":"Steph L.","created_at":"over 11 years","title_link":"\u003cstrong\u003eBeginner Beekeeping Class\u003c/strong\u003e","positive":true,"review_content":"Learned sooo much! I have an even greater respect for bees and want to do my part to save them. Great teacher","teacher_response":null}
{"commenter_avatar":"/assets/fallback/default_user_photo-7844ce7f6060bc35d96b520c91dde332223314399368a367699ab784f5d8e1fa.png","reviewer_name":"George F.","created_at":"over 11 years","title_link":"\u003cstrong\u003eBeginner Beekeeping Class\u003c/strong\u003e","positive":true,"review_content":"Enjoyed the class and Lauren's teaching style. Very personal and had plenty of time to provide a broad range of information and answer lots of questions. The group size was small so there was good interaction and trading of everyone's level of knowledge. The bees were active and despite the overcast day Lauren offered to invite us back to spend time to get more involved in viewing the hive. I would recommend this class to anyone who wants to get involved in beekeeping.","teacher_response":null}
{"commenter_avatar":"/assets/fallback/default_user_photo-7844ce7f6060bc35d96b520c91dde332223314399368a367699ab784f5d8e1fa.png","reviewer_name":"Linda M F.","created_at":"over 11 years","title_link":"\u003cstrong\u003eBeginner Beekeeping Class\u003c/strong\u003e","positive":true,"review_content":"OUTSTANDING !! Lauren is so informed and calm and is a great teacher. The class was as hands on as each person wanted. We got to do all aspects of hive tending and inspection and learned tons of info about bees in general! I can't stop saying propolis....a very cool bee term!","teacher_response":null}
{"commenter_avatar":"/assets/fallback/default_user_photo-7844ce7f6060bc35d96b520c91dde332223314399368a367699ab784f5d8e1fa.png","reviewer_name":"Sherry R.","created_at":"over 11 years","title_link":"\u003cstrong\u003eBeginner Beekeeping Class\u003c/strong\u003e","positive":true,"review_content":"Great overview of bees, bee behavior and beekeeping in general by a teacher with knowledge, enthusiasm, and passion for \"her girls\"! Beeing in the hives what the best\r\npart!","teacher_response":null}
{"commenter_avatar":"/assets/fallback/default_user_photo-7844ce7f6060bc35d96b520c91dde332223314399368a367699ab784f5d8e1fa.png","reviewer_name":"Kelly F.","created_at":"over 11 years","title_link":"\u003cstrong\u003eBeginner Beekeeping Class\u003c/strong\u003e","positive":true,"review_content":"I loved this class. In fact, I dreamed about bees last night (in a good way!). There is SO much to cover in the class time span that I'd love a more intensive class for anyone still thinking about getting a hive (ME!) after this intro class. I learned a lot, but it's clear I'm going to need to know a lot more. The honey was fabulous too. ","teacher_response":null}
{"commenter_avatar":"/assets/fallback/default_user_photo-7844ce7f6060bc35d96b520c91dde332223314399368a367699ab784f5d8e1fa.png","reviewer_name":"Jennifer B.","created_at":"over 11 years","title_link":"\u003cstrong\u003eBeginner Beekeeping Class\u003c/strong\u003e","positive":true,"review_content":"The class was great! Lauren is very knowledgable and passionate about her bees. Plus, inspecting the hives was uber interesting. I highly recommend it.","teacher_response":null}
{"commenter_avatar":"/assets/fallback/default_user_photo-7844ce7f6060bc35d96b520c91dde332223314399368a367699ab784f5d8e1fa.png","reviewer_name":"Maurice P.","created_at":"over 11 years","title_link":"\u003cstrong\u003eBeginner Beekeeping Class\u003c/strong\u003e","positive":true,"review_content":"Drove to Chicago to learn more about beekeeping. Class was very informative and I learned a lot. Hopefully I will have my beekeeping operation up and running this spring/summer time frame. Thanks Lauren","teacher_response":null}
{"commenter_avatar":"/assets/fallback/default_user_photo-7844ce7f6060bc35d96b520c91dde332223314399368a367699ab784f5d8e1fa.png","reviewer_name":"Mary L.","created_at":"almost 12 years","title_link":"\u003cstrong\u003eBeginner Beekeeping Class\u003c/strong\u003e","positive":true,"review_content":"This was an amazing class, I had no knowledge of beekeeping and left feeling like this is something I could really get into. Lauren covered the basics but also gave personal insight into the bees complex life. ","teacher_response":null}
{"commenter_avatar":"https://dabbledoneright-production.s3.amazonaws.com/production/uploads/user/photo/110651/thumb_6833_1237573782002_8089656_n.jpg","reviewer_name":"Teresita P.","created_at":"almost 12 years","title_link":"\u003cstrong\u003eBeginner Beekeeping Class\u003c/strong\u003e","positive":true,"review_content":"Learned a lot thank you.","teacher_response":null}
# | #
More Events From Lauren Tackbary
Beekeeping: Advanced Techniques
No Upcoming Events
