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Beekeeping: Fundamentals of Hive Management
What You Will Learn
When you are ready to go to the next level, this 4-day course combines classroom learning with hands-on field experience as you dive deeper into the hive and explore whether beekeeping is a fit for you. Participants will explore current beekeeping practices while learning bee behavior, hive management, pests and diseases, swarming, and honey harvesting. The course is designed for learners who want practical knowledge and confidence in backyard beekeeping, whether they plan to maintain a hive now or simply deepen their understanding of bees and hive care.Prerequisite: Beekeeping Basics: A Sweet Introduction or Beginner's Beekeeping, or have equivalent experience.
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Traditional, instructor-led and offered in a classroom at JCCC
$129.00
Beekeeping: Fundamentals of Hive Management
Selected Course
Dates: 10/7/2026 - 10/28/2026 W
Course type: Garden
Times: 6:00PM-8:00PM
Location: MTC, Midwest Trust Center, 211 Campus Map 
Contact Hours:
Course Code: GRDN-027-1
Category: Garden
Contact Hours: 8.0
Format: Classroom
Schedule Details:
After registering for this course, you can come back to the catalog to register for more courses.
Issues with registering? Please contact us at ceregistration@jccc.edu or call 913-469-2323.
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Traditional, instructor-led and offered in a classroom at JCCC
Beekeeping: Fundamentals of Hive Management
| DATE | TIME | DAY | PRICE | AVAILABILITY | LOCATION | |
| 10/7/2026 - 10/28/2026 | 6:00PM-8:00PM | W | $129.00 | 50 Seats Open | MTC, Midwest Trust Center, 211 Campus Map |
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In Person
help
Traditional, instructor-led and offered in a classroom at JCCC
$129.00
Beekeeping: Fundamentals of Hive Management
Selected Course
Dates: 10/7/2026 - 10/28/2026 W
Course type: Garden
Times: 6:00PM-8:00PM
Location: MTC, Midwest Trust Center, 211 Campus Map
Contact Hours:
Course Code: GRDN-027-1
Category: Garden
Contact Hours: 8.0
Format: Classroom
Schedule Details:
After registering for this course, you can come back to the catalog to register for more courses.
Issues with registering? Please contact us at ceregistration@jccc.edu or call 913-469-2323.
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