2027 Beekeeping School
The area’s only year-long beginning beekeeping school — four classroom evenings, eight field days and a season of mentoring.
$150 class fee
Everything you need for your first year with bees
The Beekeepers Association of the Ozarks is proud to present the area’s only year-long beginning beekeeping school. It runs from the first classroom evening in January right through to the last field class in October — a full season alongside people who have done it before.
The $150 fee includes
- 12 classes with hands-on opportunities
- Field classes allow you to learn from local mentors throughout the season
- Guidance for purchasing bees & equipment
- Access to experienced mentors
- 1 year BAO club membership with monthly support sessions
- Beekeeping Essentials Guide with monthly hive management guidance and resources
Limit: 50 people. Reserve your spot today.
Classroom dates
- Session 1Tuesday, January 19, 2027
- Session 2Tuesday, February 2, 2027
- Session 3Tuesday, February 9, 2027
- Session 4Tuesday, February 16, 2027
- Time6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
- WhereDrury University, Springfield, MO
Field classes
Eight hands-on days
Eight (8) hands-on field classes are held the second Saturday of the month, March through October.
Enrolled students are emailed the details for each session, including where to meet.
The 2027 flyer
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Previous years
The school over the years
We have run a beginning beekeeping class every year for decades. These are past flyers — the current one is the 2027 flyer above.
