Rhode Island Beekeeping Short Course

Beekeeping Class · May 16–17, 2026 · Kingston, Rhode Island

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Dates: Saturday, May 16, 2026 to Sunday, May 17, 2026 (2 days)
Venue: 9 East Alumni Ave, Kingston, Rhode Island
Type: Beekeeping Class

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University of Rhode Island Cooperative Extension offers a two-day beginning beekeeping short course at the URI campus. The comprehensive program covers hive setup, swarm management, disease recognition, honey extraction, and queen biology — all taught by URI Master Beekeeper program instructors. Includes a hands-on apiary visit. Perfect for aspiring beekeepers ready to start their first hive in the Ocean State.

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