Bee Bootcamp

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​Heroes to Hives update: As of October, 2025, Heroes to Hives will be undergoing changes due to lack of government funding. In the future, training videos will be available at no cost to anyone, regardless of military status, on YouTube. Once a veteran has completed viewing all the training, s/he will be able to take a test for a $25 fee and receive a certificate upon satisfactory completion. Watch the video for more information.

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PA State Beekeepers Association Fall Conference

Membership Meeting, & Honey Judge Training

"Beekeeping Like a Boss"

11/14/2025 -11/16/2025

Ramada Conference Center, 1450 S Atherton St, State College, PA 16801

Learn more and register.

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Beekeeping Basics: Two-Day Class in Mercer, PA 

Taught by EAS Master Beekeeper CiCi Sweeny

 

Fri, Nov 7th at 6p-10p 

& Sat, Nov 8th at 9a-1:30p

 

Confidence starts here: essential beekeeping knowledge.

 

This comprehensive beginner course covers everything you need to start an apiary: setting up hives, ordering bees, & inspecting your colonies. Gain essential bee biology & hive health knowledge to help your bees thrive. A special guest shares personal tips on Saturday at the end.

 

Cost: $95 per person (kids 12-17 free with paid guardian)

Register: Email: honeybee.pa@aol.com  Phone: 724-748-5885

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If you capture swarms, sign up at beeswarmed.org FREE to be notified of swarms in your area. 

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Honey Bee Health Coalition offers a wealth of reliable information on managing healthy hives.
 

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*A veteran  is one who served in the United States Army, Navy,

Marine Corps, Air Force, or Coast Guard, including the reserve

components thereof, and was released from the service under

conditions other than dishonorable. Active duty, and current

Guard and Reserve members are also eligible for Bee Bootcamp.