Bee Veterans apiary at MSP airport
7109 Longfellow Ave S
Richfield,
MN
55432
Jessica Helgen, [email protected]
Katie Lee, [email protected]
Ben Ziegler, [email protected]
The Beekeeping for Veterans program is for Minnesota Veterans with any level of beekeeping experience (including no experience). We will deepen our knowledge of honey bee biology and our connection to these incredible pollinators.
All workshops are free, but space is limited and pre-registration is required for most events. Participants must be 18 years or older. For the safety of all participants, no animals other than service animals are allowed in the apiary.
Bee veils and bee jackets will be provided for participants to wear during apiary workshops, although participants may choose to wear their own protective equipment. Participants are required to wear face protection (bee veil or jacket), long pants, and closed-toe shoes in the apiary.
Each workshop includes time to suit up and enter the apiary, instruction on basic and advanced beekeeping techniques, and tips on seasonal bee management.
Minnesota Veterans with any level of beekeeping experience (including no experience)
Free
Space is limited and registration is required. Participants must be 18 years or older.
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.
This offering is delivered in English. Interpreter services may be available with an advance request.
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