Spring 2025 Michigan beekeeping schools and conferences
Michigan beekeeping associations host several in-person and virtual conferences for beekeepers.
Spring is a great time of year to learn about beekeeping. Whether you are a new or seasoned beekeeper, there is always something to learn! In addition to several resources listed at getting started with beekeeping in Michigan, there are many opportunities to learn at beekeeping conferences in Michigan this spring.
Michigan beekeeping conferences in spring 2025
- Grand Rapids Area Beekeeping Club is holding its 2025 Bee School in person on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 at the 6th Street Hall in Grand Rapids, Michigan. More information is available on the Grand Rapids Area Beekeeping Club Bee School registration page.
- Center Of Michigan Beekeepers is holding Beginning Beekeeping Basics classes at the MSU Agronomy Farm, 4450 Beaumont Rd, Lansing, MI. The same class will be offered two times, so people can choose to register for Saturday, Jan. 18 or Saturday, Feb. 1. More information is available on Center Of Michigan Beekeepers’ Beginning Beekeeping Basics registration page.
- Holland Area Beekeepers Association is holding the 2025 Holland Area Beekeepers Association Bee School in person on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025 at the Howard Miller Community Center in Zeeland, Michigan. More information is available on the Holland Area Beekeepers Association Bee School registration page.
- Kalamazoo Bee Club is holding the Kalamazoo Bee School in person on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025 at the Kalamazoo Valley Community Center in Kalamazoo, Michigan. More information is available on the Kalamazoo Bee School registration page.
- Northwoods Beekeepers is holding a Beginning Beekeeping Class in person on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025 at Crossroads Alliance Church in Norway, Michigan. Register by contacting the club at borderlandbeeks@gmail.com or 906-282-0151 by Thursday, Feb. 13. The class is free, but donations are welcome to cover costs.
- The Sustainable Beekeepers Guild of Michigan is holding its 4th annual Virtual Winter Conference online via Zoom on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. More information is available on the Sustainable Beekeepers Guild of Michigan’s Virtual Winter Conference registration page.
- Michigan Beekeepers Association is holding its spring conference in person on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at the Kellogg Center in East Lansing, Michigan. Registration and more information is posted to the Michigan Beekeepers Association website and the Michigan Beekeepers Association Spring Conference registration page. Michigan State University will host pre-conference activities, including a honey bee anatomy and dissection workshop and a tour of the Pollinator Performance Center, on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025
- Southeastern Michigan Beekeepers Association is holding its spring conference in person on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Wayne County Community College Ted Scott Campus in Bellville, Michigan. Registration and more information will be posted to Southeastern Michigan Beekeepers Association’s website.
Sign up for the Michigan Beekeepers Association newsletter and join local Michigan beekeeping clubs to learn about additional educational opportunities.
Stay connected with MSU Extension and Michigan Pollinator Initiative
- Michigan Pollinator Initiative website
- Michigan State University Extension Pollinators & Pollination website
- Michigan State University Extension's Pollinators & Pollination Email Newsletter
- Michigan State University Beekeeping YouTube channel
- Michigan Pollinator Initiative Facebook page
- Michigan State University Beekeeping Facebook page
- Ask Extension