Back for its fifth year, the Beginner Beekeeper Survival School packages the bare essentials you need to have a successful first year of beekeeping.

This joint program includes Spencer, Bullitt, Kentuckiana and Oldham bee clubs in the greater Louisville KY area. Attendees do not have to be members of any of the aforementioned clubs or counties.

This 16 hour program was created to meet a recurring need, to prepare beginners for their first year of beekeeping! By setting up a joint program, we are able to integrate and educate these beginners in an organized manner. We are limited to 50 seats by our venues, ONLY REGISTER IF YOU WILL ATTEND PLEASE.

All dates have door fees. Those fees will be collected by the club at admission. Some clubs will provide means to register by website prior.

All sessions have $15/person rates. Please bring cash or pay in advance.

Session dates and descriptions follow:

Session 1 with Spencer County Beekeepers Association, Saturday 2/21 9A-1P
@ Spencer Extension Office. 100 Oak Tree Way. Taylorsville KY 40071.
Introduction to Beekeeping, Basic Bee Biology, and Beekeeping Equipment.
Lead: Amanda McCutcheon, Spencer County Beekeepers Association President. $15/person at the door.

Session 2 with Bullitt County Beekeepers Association, Sunday 3/1 1P-5P.
@ Bullitt Extension Office. 384 Halls LN. Shepherdsville KY 40165.
***Might have a site change due to construction, will notify by email.***
Hive Inspections, Annual Schedule, and Basic Management.
Lead: Leonard Davis, EAS Master Beekeeper, President BCBA. $15/person at the door.

Session 3 with Kentuckiana Beekeepers Association (Jefferson), Saturday 3/14 9A-1P.
@ Texas Road House Support Center. 6040 Dutchmans Ln, Louisville, KY 40205
Honey Production, Harvesting, Bottling & Selling. Honey Bee Diseases.
Lead: Eric Burns, Kentuckiana Beekeepers Association President. Free entry for KBA members. ($15/household, up to 2 adults 4 children. Please prepay online by becoming a KBA member CLICK HERE.) Otherwise $15/person at the door.

Session 4 with Oldham County Beekeepers Association, Saturday 3/21, 9A-1P.
@ La Grange Fire Department Community Room. 309 N 1st AVE La Grange KY 40031.
Pests, Varroa, Beekeeper Interventions, and Course Conclusion. 
Lead: TBD. Free for OCBA members ($30/household, may join at the class with check or cash, or join online prior https://ocbees.org/membership/ ) or $15/person at the door.

Session schedule is subject to change though the current dates and times have been confirmed with all parties: those registered will receive immediate notice of changes. Hosts are responsible for the venue, safety, and content. Site hosts, at their discretion, may allow additional private attendees.