Mvskoke Beekeeping - Hive Management & Field Exercise

Mvskoke Beekeeping: Hive Management & Field Exercise

Brought to you by CMN Extension

Discover the Buzz About Managing Healthy Hives!

When: Saturday, March 14, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Where: College of the Muscogee Nation Campus – Classroom Building, Room 116 & CMN Apiary
Cost: Free

About the Workshop:

Join us for an immersive, hands-on workshop focused on practical hive management skills. Whether you're a new beekeeper or building on what you’ve already learned, this session will guide you through essential hive checks, seasonal colony care, and practical decision‑making in the apiary. The day includes both classroom instruction and a field exercise working directly with active hives.

What You’ll Learn:

• Understanding Hive Structure & Components
• How to Conduct a Routine Hive Inspection
• Identifying Brood Patterns, Queen Health & Colony Strength
• Recognizing Early Signs of Pests, Disease & Stress
• Seasonal Hive Management Strategies
• Hands‑On Field Exercise:
  • Opening a Hive Safely
  • Evaluating Frames
  • Spotting Eggs, Larvae & Queen Activity
  • Assessing Hive Needs & Next Steps

Who Should Attend?

• New and intermediate beekeepers wanting real-world hive experience
• Gardeners, farmers, and land stewards wanting to support healthy pollinator systems
• Anyone interested in improving hive health and management techniques

What to Bring:

• Notebook and pen
• Personal beekeeping gear (veil or suit if available; limited loaner gear provided)
• Water and outdoor-appropriate clothing for the field exercise
• Your hive-related questions!