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2027 BEEKEEPING PROGRAM REGISTRATION OPENS OCTOBER 1
Enrollement is limited to 10 students and typically fills quickly 

BECOME A CONFIDENT
BEEKEEPER

Suit up.
Meet the bees. 
Learn beekeeping.

Hands-on beekeeping classes in Hudson, MA. Learn how to inspect a hive, care for honey bees, and understand seasonal beeeking in a small-group setting. 

 🐝    Small Group Size

 🍯    Hands-on-hive experience

 📍    Hudson, Massachusetts

Student learning beekeeping at Hudson Hives in Massachusetts

WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE

  • Work with live honey bee colonies

  • Learn how to inspect frames

  • Understand bee behavor and hive health

  • Learn seasonal beekeeping basics

  • Identify common hive issues and pests

  • Ask questions in a small group setting

  • Protective gear provided for hive visits during classroom 

FAMILIES

Educational for ages 13+ 

NATURE LOVERS

Connect with pollinators 

GROUPS & TEAMS

Great for clubs & organizations

STUDENTS

Hands on STEM learning

GIFT GIVERS

A unique experience gift

 PROGRAM DETAILS

  • Includes: Classroom workshops and hands-on hive instruction

  • Ages: Adults and teens 13+

  • Duration: 1.5–2 hours per session

  • Season: February–August

  • Location: Hudson Hives, 45 Main Street, Hudson, MA, plus local hive visits

  • Group Size: Limited to 10 students

Investment: $425 per person

Includes:

  • Classroom worworkbook, workshops, protective gear during hive visits, honey sampling, and certificate of completion.

Please note: Registration is limited and non-refundable due to small class size. Once you reserve a spot, that seat is held for you and cannot easily be offered to another student.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN 

  • How to get started as a beekeeper

  • Basic hive inspections

  • Seasonal hive care

  • Common pests and diseases

  • Queen, brood, and swarm basics

  • Beekeeping tools and equipment

  • Honey extraction overview

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 

Can I participate if I'm allergic to bees?

No. this program is not suitable for anyone with a bee allergy​

Who can sign up?

Adults and teens ages 13+

What should I wear?

Long pants, socks, and closed-toe shoes or boots. Protective gear is provided for classroom hive visits. 

What if it rains or is too cold?
We may move forward with the classroom portion and reschedule hive work if needed.

What if I miss a class?
Because this is a small-group program, missed classes are not refundable. When possible, we will help students make up a missed session during a future class or the following year’s program.

What is your refund policy?
Because enrollment is limited to a small class size, all registrations are non-refundable. If you miss a class, we will do our best to arrange a make-up session during a future class or the following year's program.

Questions before registering? Call us at 978-212-5482 or email us at hudsonmahives@gmail.com and we'll be happy to discuss any questions you may have. 

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45 Main St., Suite 203

Hudson, MA.​, 01749 

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Wed-Fri: 11 AM -5  PM

Sat: 10 AM - 6 PM

Sun: 11 AM - 4 PM

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