Lackawanna College Beekeeping Certificate Registration Now Open

May 3, 2023

The Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center now accepting registrations for the next In-Person Beginner Beekeeping Certificate beginning May 4, 2023.

The program is designed to support both new and seasoned beekeepers through an entire apiary year. Participants will learn about honey bee biology, beekeeping equipment, apiary production and environmental challenges. By the end of this course, participants will be able to manage honey bee colonies for maximum bee health and honey production. Upon successful completion of the course, students will earn a certificate in beekeeping.

Classes start May 4, 2023 and run every Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. until June 22, 2023. The cost is $250 for the certificate which includes 8 sessions. The program will be held at the Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center (LCEEC) located at 93 MacKenzie Road, Covington Township.

Dates                            

  • May 4, 2023 – History of Beekeeping
  • May 11, 2023 – Honey Bee Biology
  • May 18, 2023 – Behavioral Aspects of Honey bees
  • May 25, 2023 – Apiary Equipment and Installation
  • June 1, 2023 – Rules and Regulations
  • June 8, 2023 – Environmental Challenges
  • June 15, 2023 – Pollinators and their Benefits
  • June 22, 2023 – Hive Check and Applied Care