Too many students never get a front-row seat to our democracy in action. Civics education often gets squeezed, buried between test prep and other subjects. The National Civics Bee was launched by the ...

The 2026 Stokes County Beekeepers “Beginner Beekeeping School” will introduce folks who may be interested in becoming beekeepers. It is a beginner’s course designed to teach the basics. The classes ...

Bees are so much more than just busy honey makers. They’re vital to the world’s food supply as pollinators for a wide variety of crops. The world needs bees – and beekeepers.

The buzz is building in Sapulpa as local residents learn the art and science of beekeeping. With winter on the horizon, the Sapulpa Public Library and the OSU Creek County Extension Office are ...

If beekeeping is one of those things you have always wanted to do, but never had time to pursue, maybe now is the time to start learning about this exciting hobby. Keeping honey bees requires planning ...

If beekeeping is one of those things you have always wanted to do, but never had time to pursue, maybe now is the time to start learning about this exciting hobby. Keeping honey bees requires planning ...

What are the beekeepers doing now? Beekeepers are sampling for mites and treating as appropriate. It is important to keep the mites as low as possible going into winter as these bees must survive ...

An upcoming webinar from the Urban Agriculture Program with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will address common questions for aspiring and experienced beekeepers. The webinar, “Beekeeping ...

Julia McGuire, a beekeeper and educator based in Des Moines, will cover beekeeping strategies including phenological planning and ecological thinking. Julia has received NCR-SARE grants to create ...

Finding a mentor and local beekeeping club is recommended for beginners. Beekeeping requires time, resources, and ongoing learning, so consider the commitment involved. Start with two hives, and be ...

Brandon McKenney says caring for bees helped him cope with anxiety and PTSD after leaving the military. He’s teaching a beginner beekeeping class at Pebble Hill on June 28 to help others find calm and ...

The Mountain City Beekeepers Association (MCBA) recently completed its 2025 Beginners Beekeeping School, an introduction to the skill and craft of keeping honey bees. Over two Saturdays, February 8th ...