2026 Practical Beekeeping Course

38th Annual Beekeeping Class hosted by the Madison County Beekeepers Association

Practical Beekeeping Course 2026

Interested in honey bees?

Want to keep your own hives and become a beekeeper?

Just curious what all of that involves?

Come join us and learn.

Part 1 – Introduction to Beekeeping

• Saturday, January 17th - 8 am - 4 pm

• Huntsville Botanical Garden

• Also Online via Zoom (both options available)

Part 2 - Hive Management Through the Year

• Tuesday, January 20th 6:30 - 8:30 pm - Online

• Tuesday, January 27th 6:30 - 8:30 pm - Online

• Tuesday, February 3rd 6:30 - 8:30 pm - Online

• Tuesday, February 10th 6:30 - 8:30 pm - Online

• Tuesday, February 17th 6:30 - 8:30 pm - Online

Includes 1 Year Membership in Madison County Beekeepers Association

Cost

• Online Only $25

• In-Person Individual $30 (No Lunch) / $50 (Lunch Included)

• In-Person – Family $35 (No Lunch) / $55 (1st lunch included) / $20 per additional family member lunch

• All Tickets include Online Access for Part 2

• Special Note for Families –
• • Each family member after the 1st must be registered separately as we have limited in-person seating
  • See the Additional Family Member category ( with or without lunch)
  • Questions? Contact us below

There is a LOT to learn, and you'll have fun doing it!

Thanks and have a bee-autiful day.

See our FAQ’s below
Click the Contact link below for answers to many questions or to send an email to us if you have other questions.