Beekeeping for Beginners
March 28 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
Time: 5:00-6:30 PM
Location: Heber-Overgaard Fire Station, 2061 Lumber Valley Rd, Overgaard, AZ
Limited to 40 attendees.
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An overview of how to get started in beekeeping, equipment needed, what to expect, and Q&A session. I am going to assume people attending are new to beekeeping and when they leave they will have a good foundation and the confidence to get started.
You’ll learn:
- Resources for getting started
- Equipment needed to get started
- Where to Place your hive
- Which hive is best for beginners
- How to Acquire bees for your hive
- Which bee breeds are recommended for beginners
- Difference between Queen, Worker and Drone
- What to look for when doing an inspection of your hive
- Overview of extracting honey
What to bring: A way to take notes and your questions!
About the Speaker: Greg Kruel: What began as a quiet evening at home—my wife flipping through a magazine while I watched television—unexpectedly sparked a life-changing journey into beekeeping. Once the idea took hold, I dove headfirst into learning everything I could about honeybees. I joined our local beekeeping association, devoured books, and completed an online course, each step deepening my fascination with these incredible insects.