Hood Brook
Bee School
A beginner beekeeping program taught from the hive — real lessons, real experience, right here in New England.
Official Bee School of Saving the Honeybees & Hood Brook Honeybees
Enrollment is hosted on HoodBrookHoneybees.com — you'll be taken there in a new tab.
What You'll Learn in Bee School
Six courses covering everything from your very first hive to harvesting your first jar of honey.
Introduction to Beekeeping
Everything a brand-new beekeeper needs to know — hive types, bee biology, and your first season.
Setting Up Your First Hive
Choosing a location, assembling equipment, installing your package, and that first thrilling inspection.
Seasonal Hive Management
What to do in spring, summer, fall, and winter to keep your colony healthy through a full New England year.
Hive Health & Disease
Spotting Varroa mites, American foulbrood, and other threats early — and treating them the right way.
Honey Harvesting
When to pull frames, how to extract and filter, managing water content, and bottling your golden harvest.
Beekeeper Q&A Sessions
Monthly live sessions with Hood Brook's own beekeeper — ask anything, get real answers.
Ready to Start Your Beekeeping Journey?
Clicking "Enroll Now" will open HoodBrookHoneybees.com in a new tab — that's where your account and membership are hosted.