Courses

About Beekeeping Bootcamp

These workshops are designed to support beginning beekeepers all the through their first season. Workshops are taught by Mario Padilla, Butterfly Pavilion Entomologist and knowledgeable beekeeper. You ll work alongside Mario and other learning beekeepers, developing the skills necessary to achieve thriving hives. Beekeeping Bootcamp is qualified through the Colorado State Beekeeping Association (CSBA)!

Cost:

Member: $150 for first participant, $50 for one additional participant

Non-member: $165 for first participant, $75 for one additional participant

2020 Workshop Dates

• Workshop 1: Beekeeping Basics   January 18, 2020, 10:00 am   1:00 pm
• Workshop 2: Package Installation and Early Season Management   April 11, 2020, 10:00 am   1:00 pm
• Workshop 3: Mid-season Management and Maladies   June 13, 2020, 10:00 am   1:00 pm
• Workshop 4: Honey Extraction   August 15, 2020, 10:00 am   1:00 pm

• Workshop 5: Preparing for Winter    October 10, 2020, 10:00 am   1:00 pm