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Bee Lab queen rearing workshop

Event information

Date

Add to Calendar 2025-06-28 08:30:00 2025-06-28 17:00:00 Bee Lab queen rearing workshop The queen-rearing workshop teaches one method of rearing queens that works consistently for many beekeepers, from backyard to commercial. It is a hands-on classroom and field course. Everyone will have a chance to graft larvae, set up a finishing colony, and shake a swarm box.TopicsQueen and drone biologyTiming of queen rearing in northern climatesSetting up mating yardsRecord keepingClass requirementsParticipants must be 18 years or older.Bring a writing utensil and a notebook.Bring a veil, bee suit, or jacket to wear in the apiary.Gloveless beekeeping is encouraged. Bee Research Laboratory Bee Research Laboratory Bee Research Laboratory America/Chicago public

Time

Central time

Location

Bee Research Laboratory
1634 Gortner Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55108

Contact

Nelson Williams, [email protected] 

Jessica Helgen, [email protected] 

The queen-rearing workshop teaches one method of rearing queens that works consistently for many beekeepers, from backyard to commercial. It is a hands-on classroom and field course. Everyone will have a chance to graft larvae, set up a finishing colony, and shake a swarm box.

Topics

  • Queen and drone biology
  • Timing of queen rearing in northern climates
  • Setting up mating yards
  • Record keeping

Class requirements

  • Participants must be 18 years or older.
  • Bring a writing utensil and a notebook.
  • Bring a veil, bee suit, or jacket to wear in the apiary.
  • Gloveless beekeeping is encouraged.

Audience

Anyone 18 years or older who is interested in learning how to raise queens with at least one year of successful beekeeping experience.

Cost

$100

Registration

Registration is required. Register by June 20.

Register

Accommodations

University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, reach out to the event contact two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.

Language

This offering is delivered in English. Interpreter services may be available with an advance request.

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