Bee Bootcamp

Bee Bootcamp: Beekeeping Basics for Veterans

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​We are proud to be the official state  Heroes to Hives partner offering Bee Bootcamp

with the PA State Beekeepers Association.  Registration is open for the 2025 training through February here. Check back after Jan. 1st for Bee Bootcamp information.

 

​2025 Western Pennsylvania Beekeeping Seminar​ is Feb. 7-8 in Monroeville. Info and registration here. 

 

 

​PA Veteran Farming Conference will be held Fri., Feb. 7 in New Cumberland (Harrisburg). Info coming soon.

 

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

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Heroes to Hives online training is free to veterans and their dependents. Heroes to Hives is a 9-month beginning beekeeping education course designed to train Service Members through a free online training program that is coupled with on-ground training opportunities (in select States) and to develop a community of support with other veterans. Registration for 2025 Heroes to Hives opens Nov.1, 2024.

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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.