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Welcome to Bitterroot
Beekeeper's Hub! 🐝

What to Expect:

  • Hands-On Learning: Get up close and personal with bees in our practical sessions.

  • Expert Instructors: Learn from experienced beekeepers who share their passion and insights.

  • Comprehensive Curriculum: Topics include hive management, bee biology, honey production, and pest control.

Class Details:

  • Duration: Classes typically run for 6 weeks. Not including special guest and other events through out the year.

  • Location: Classes will be held at 407 Main St Stevensville, MT 

We’re thrilled to have you join us on this sweet journey into the art of beekeeping. Our classes are designed for all levels, from beginners eager to learn the basics to seasoned beekeepers looking to deepen their knowledge.

  • 6 Class Value Pack

    520$
    Our 6 class value pack comes with more than just knowledge- Get access to exclusive discounts on bee supplies, spring nucs and more! 1- 5% off on Live Bees 2- 10% off on beekeeping supplies and more
    Valid for one month

    • December 16th 2024 (Intro of Beekeeping)

      99$
      Welcome, getting started, benefits of bees, type of bees origins and features female casts/drone, life cycle, duties, behavior, communication, when to get your hive, resources (Class 1) Time: TBA
      Valid for one month
      • 2024-2025 Bee Classes

    • January 13th (Beekeeping 101)

      99$
      Location of hive, electric fencing, predators, purchasing used equipment, hive parts, hive equipment, protection gear, smoker & fuel etc (Class 2) 7:00 pm
      Valid for 3 months
      • 2024-2025 Bee Classes

    • March/ Date TBA (Spring Preparation)

      99$
      Unwrapping wintered over colonies, biology basics, bees & pheromones, jobs bees have, package/nucleus installation, feeding, spring management, building up, swarms and splitting (Class 3) Time: TBA
      Valid for 3 months
      • 2024-2025 Bee Classes

    • March /Date TBA (Pest & Mites Treatment)

      99$
      Pest & mites, testing, IPM, brood diseases, treatment (Class 4)
      Valid for 3 months
      • 2024-2025 Bee Classes

    • June/Date TBA (Summer Preparation)

      99$
      Reading frames, summer management, preparing for dearth, prevent robbing (Class 5)
      Valid for 3 months
      • 2024-2025 Bee Classes

    • August/Date TBA (Fall Preparation)

      99$
      Fall management, fall feeding, mouse guards, disappearing drones, winter feeding, how to clear honey supers, extraction, winterizing your hive (Class 6)
      Valid for 3 months
      • 2024-2025 Bee Classes
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