Bee Basics course for Total Beginners - Feb 12,19,26 and March 5th by 

South Western Ohio Beekeepers Association (SWOBA)

Bee Basics course for total beginners and learn all about beekeeping on Feb 12,19,26 & March 5th!

This four-part introductory course is intended to encourage and support interested non-beekeepers. Novice beekeepers are also welcome! Over the course of the series, you'll learn about and experience the joy of beekeeping. Topics covered will include getting started, ordering and using equipment, costs, how to get your bees, where to place your bees, protective clothing, and more.Your instructors—experienced members of the Southwestern Ohio Beekeepers Association (SWOBA)—will help you become a successful beekeeper. They are: Randy Morgan (Emeritus Curator-Insectarium, Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden); Phil Hucke (Certified Arborist); and Ray Babcock (Past President, Southwestern Ohio Beekeepers Association –SWOBA); Alaina Paszt Owner of Hive and Comb. Together, they have over 65 years of beekeeping experience!

Day 1 Feb 12 2026 @ 6 - 8 PM
Day 2 Feb 19 2026 @ 6 - 8 PM
Day 3 Feb 26 2026 @ 6 - 8 PM
Day 4 Mar 5 2026 @ 6 - 8 PM

Event at 1235 Chase Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio 45223 at Hive and Comb