Want to hear other beekeeper’s opinions?
Need some inspiration to keep your hobby alive?

If you’ve been asking these questions, join us for hands-on education in the bee field! Jonathan Showalter, President of Beeline, will direct each day’s education as well as be available for questions and discussion!

Field Day 1

Date: Saturday, April 13, 2024
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Topics: • Basics of Beekeeping
• What’s Going On in the Hive?
•Queen Identification
•Basic Hive Management
•Hiving a Package or Nuc
 
A hot lunch will be provided. 
 

Field Day 2

Date: Saturday, July 6, 2024
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Topics: • Splitting/ Making Increase
•  OTS Queen Rearing
•Pest Management
•Honey Harvesting
 
A hot lunch will be provided.
 

Field Day 3

Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Topics: • Feeding
• Winter Preparations
• Question & Answer Time
 
A hot lunch will be provided.
 
Prices:
$35 per adult for one day
$50 per couple for one day
$15 per child for one day*
*15 and under. Must be accompanied by an adult
In case of rain or other plans making the “planned date” unavailable, we have set “back updates” and will keep all those signed up informed.
 

How do I sign up?

Please call us with your contact and credit card information, mail a check or drop it by the store, prior to class. We look forward to partnering with you in keeping bees alive in a time when they are in peril!
 
Please bring with you:
• Your own protective gear
• Your own lunch
• Questions for discussion
 

Beeline of Michigan
Call- 269-496-7001
Email- store@beelinewoodenware.com