Ever wanted to keep your own bees? Join our immersive 2-day beekeeping course in the heart of the Manawatu and gain the essential skills to start your own hive with confidence.

This hands-on course covers everything you need to know, including:
🐝 Beekeeping tools and how to use them
🐝 Setting up and maintaining a healthy colony
🐝 Seasonal hive management with a calendar planning tool
🐝 Swarm control and prevention
🐝 Splitting and requeening your hive
🐝 Identifying and preventing common bee diseases
🐝 Understanding bee biology and colony behavior
🐝 Honey extraction and storage best practices
🐝 Council and legal requirements for beekeeping
🐝 Exploring bee products beyond honey

By the end of the course, you'll have the confidence to start your own hive, along with ongoing support from an experienced beekeeper. You'll leave with valuable resources to revisit, plus a small group of like-minded beekeepers to share ideas and experiences with as you continue your journey.