1373 | Athens Beginners Beekeeping Seminar

In- Person / Classroom

State Botanical Garden of Georgia Educational Programs

Beekeeping is a complex and fascinating pursuit with plenty to learn and sweet rewards! If you are interested in becoming a beekeeper yourself, this comprehensive seminar featuring Georgia Master Beekeepers and industry professionals will prepare you to create a successful hive. This workshop will guide you through understanding the honey bee as well as the steps to obtain your bees, tools and hives. This program will also cover harvesting, various hive products and how to use them. Participants will also learn about proper care and some of the common challenges facing beekeepers today.

Each participant will receive a box lunch for the winter seminar, a copy of First Lessons in Beekeeping and a one-year membership to the Eastern Piedmont Beekeepers Association. As a bonus, all participants will have the opportunity to participate in a follow-up, hands-on class at a nearby apiary on March 21.

Course Outline

Topics covered by this seminar will include:

Honey bee and hive basics
Proper care of bees and hives
Beekeeping tools
Common beekeeping challenges

As part of this program, all participants will receive:

Box lunch for the winter seminar
A copy of First Lessons in Beekeeping
One-year of membership to the Eastern Piedmont Beekeepers Association

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Athens Beginners Beekeeping Seminar

Jan 31, 2026

In- Person / Classroom

Available

Athens Beginners Beekeeping Seminar

In Person

9:00AM to 3:30PM

Jan 31, 2026

Schedule and Location

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6.5

State Botanical Garden of Georgia Locations

In- Person / Classroom

General Registration (includes seminar lunch)

$65.00

Section Notes

2026 Athens Beginners Beekeeping Seminar
In partnership with the Eastern Piedmont Beekeepers Association and the UGA Bee Lab
Saturday, Jan. 31
9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
State Botanical Garden, Garden Club of Georgia, Terrace Room

Beekeeping is a complex and fascinating pursuit with plenty to learn and sweet rewards! If you are interested in becoming a beekeeper yourself, this comprehensive seminar featuring Georgia Master Beekeepers and industry professionals will prepare you to establish and manage a successful apiary. This workshop will guide you through understanding the honey bee as well as the steps to obtain your bees, tools and hives. This program will also cover harvesting, various hive products and how to use them. Participants will also learn about proper care and some of the common challenges facing beekeepers today.

Each participant will receive a box lunch, a copy of First Lessons in Beekeeping and a one-year membership to Eastern Piedmont Beekeepers Association. As a bonus, all participants will have the opportunity to participate in a follow-up, hands-on class at a nearby apiary on March 21.