Illinois Extension Introduction to Beekeeping Springfield 2026

Beekeeping Class · Feb 12 – Mar 19, 2026 · Springfield, Illinois

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Dates: Thursday, February 12, 2026 to Thursday, March 19, 2026 (36 days)
Venue: Sangamon Extension Office, 700 S Airport Drive, Springfield, Illinois
Type: Beekeeping Class

About this event

University of Illinois Extension, Sangamon County Farm Bureau, and Prairie State Beekeepers present a six-session Introduction to Beekeeping series in Springfield and online, covering honey bee biology, pests and diseases, equipment assembly, package installation, hive inspection, and colony care.

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Official page: extension.illinois.edu

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