The 2013 Iowa Beekeeping Course Listing is now available. Some courses have or will be beginning soon, so take a moment to find an exciting course offering near you! One of the best ways to learn beekeeping is to take one of these courses. There are good books on beekeeping, however having your questions answered by an experienced beekeeper is priceless. Also beekeeping is local. The beekeepers teaching these courses have their experience rooted in the Iowa environment. Keeping bees is not the same in Florida, Texas, or California. And to top it all off, beekeepers love to share the excitement and experiences they have had keeping honeybees. Take a beekeeping course and join in the fun!
Click here to open a printable copy of the 2013 Iowa Beekeeping Course Listing
Beekeeping Courses to be Offered Across the State of Iowa
| City | Start Date | Course Time | Meeting Location | Contact | Fee |
| Ankeny
6-8 pm |
Jan. 22 | Tuesdays for 6 weeks | Iowa Lab Facility, DMACC Campus | Andrew Joseph: 515-725-1481 or Andrew.Joseph@IowaAgriculture.gov2230 s. Ankeny Blvd
Ankeny, IA 50023 |
$30 |
| Cedar Rapids
7-9 pm |
Jan. 17 | 8 sessions throughout the year | Indian Creek Nature Center | Jean Wiedenheft: more information at www.indiancreeknaturecenter.org/basic-beekeeping/6665 Otis Rs SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 |
Member: $55Nonmember: $85
Partner: $10 |
| Knoxville
6-8 pm |
Jan. 15 | Tuesdays for 7 weeks | Marion County Extension Office | Craig Greene: (641) 842-2112
210 N Iowa St Knoxville, IA 50138 |
$30 |
| Indianola
6-8 pm |
Jan. 31 | Thursdays for 6 – 8 weeks | Wyatt Honey House | Mike Wyatt: (515) 961-0357Judy Spence: (515) 988-8397
5912 155 Ave Indianola, IA 50125 |
$8.00 |
| Glenwood | Feb. 23 | Wednesdays for 4 weeks | IA Western Comm. College | Clarence Seale: 712-310-7410 | TBD |
| Davenport | Feb. 6 | Wednesdays for 6 weeks | Nahant Marsh Education Center563-323-5196 | Phil Crandall: (309)799-7420 or pcrandall@crandallfarms.com
4220 S Wapello Ave Davenport, IA 52802 |
$85 |
| Chariton
6-8-pm |
Jan. 18 | Fridays for 7 weeks | Lucas Co. Extension Office | Craig Greene: (641) 842-2112
48293 HyVee Rd Oskaloosa, IA 52577 |
$30 |
| Oskaloosa
6-8 pm |
Jan. 17 | Thursdays for 7 weeks | Mahaska County Extension office | Craig Green: 641-842-2112
212 North IsL Oskaloosa, IA |
$30 |
| Marshalltown
7-9 pm |
Jan. 16 | Wednesdays:Beginning Beekeeping class for 4 weeks; Advanced Beekeeping next 3 weeks | Iowa Valley Community College | Sandy Supianoski: 800-284-4823
3702 South center St Marshalltown, IA
Instructor: Phil Ebert |
$40 for both sessions$25 – 30 for one session |
| Peosta
6-9 pm |
Jan 24 | 1 day / week for 6 weeks | Northeast Iowa Community College | NICC Continuing Education: 563-557-0354 or www.nicc.edu and click on continuing education | $30 |
| Washington
6-8 pm |
Feb. 4 | Mondays for 4 weeks | Kirkwood Center
|
319-653-4655
111 West View Dr Washington, IA
Instructor: Ron Wehr: 319-698-7542 |
$49 |
| Spencer
9 am-4 pm |
Feb.16Basic
March 16 Advanced |
Two Saturdays, one month apart | TBD | Larry or Marlene Boernsen: 712-735-4205 | Single$35
Family $40 |
| Mason City
9 am – 12 noon |
Feb. 2 | Saturdays for 4 weeks | North Iowa Area Community College | NIACC Continuing Education: 641-422-4358 | $39 |
Please note that not all of these courses are sponsored by the Iowa Honey Producers Association, and the information presented by the instructors is not necessarily endorsed by the IHPA. Additionally, none of the courses are sponsored by the Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship and the information presented by the instructors is not necessarily endorsed by IDALS.