The Benzie Bee Guild has many hands on work days in the bee yard, workshops and guest speakers throughout the year.  Come join us if you are considering beekeeping, are just getting started or even if you're just curious.  We'd love to see you!

We’re excited to invite you to our January workshop, “So You Want to Get Into Bees?”—a perfect introduction for anyone curious about beekeeping or looking to strengthen their foundation.

Beekeeping connects us deeply to the natural world and inspires positive change, but getting started can feel overwhelming. This workshop is designed to cut through the confusion and offer clear, practical guidance.

The class will be taught by Sharon Jones, our Bee Mistress with 46 years of beekeeping experience, and will take place at our classroom bee yard at Grow Benzie.

Suggested $15 donation to support the Benzie Bee Guild

Please feel free to invite friends, family, or anyone who’s been “bee-curious.” We hope to see you there!

Warmly,

The Benzie Bee Guild

 We will be in the main building at Grow Benzie

The Benzie Bee Guild is pleased to announce our yearly Fondant Making: Winter Bee Feed Workshop, taking place on Saturday, January 17 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the main building at Grow Benzie.

This hands-on workshop focuses on making fondant to help feed and support honeybee colonies during the winter months. We’ll cover why fondant is used, when it’s needed, and how to prepare it properly for winter hive care.

The workshop is open to all beekeepers, whether you’re just getting started or have years of experience.

Cost: $15 per person

Please RSVP to Benziebees@gmail.com

We hope you’ll join us for this practical and informative winter beekeeping session.

Warm regards,

The Benzie Bee Guild 

We will be in the main building at Grow Benzie

A presentation by Rick Dimanin called Beekeeping 101. A more in depth look at all that's involved with keeping bees.  We will be in the main building at Grow Benzie

A presentation on Queen rearing and natural comb

A nationally known guest speaker - details coming soon!

A presentation on the exciting field of Apitherapy (using bee products for therapeutic purposes)

Summer Bee Camp - details coming soon!