Free Full‑Day Seminar. See if beekeeping is right for you—no pressure, no sales. We’ll cover the essentials for starting well in the Hudson Valley and how to keep healthy bees over the long term. Whether you’re brand new or want a solid refresher, you’ll leave with clear next steps and local resources.

What we’ll cover

• Honey bee basics: queen, workers, drones, and seasons

• Stock selection and locally acclimatized options

• Protective gear and hive designs

• Hive placement, installing bees, and first‑year timeline

• Predators, pests, diseases, and treatment options

• Recognizing a healthy colony and common beginner mistakes

• Safety, stings/apitherapy basics, neighbors, and local considerations

Who should attend

• Curious first‑timers and gardeners

• Folks deciding whether to keep bees

• Beekeepers seeking a refresher

• Anyone who wants to support pollinators without owning hives

Format and what to bring

• Informal presentation, hands‑on demos, and lots of Q&A

• We’ll break for lunch; bring a notebook and your questions

• Indoor seminar (no live hive inspections in January)

Questions or updates

• We’ll email registered attendees a reminder the week before and if plans change (e.g., weather).

• Contact: rob@bushkillventures.com

Hosted by Hudson Valley Hives BeeGroup and the Olive Free Library

Snow date: Saturday, January 23, 2027