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Learn About Beekeeping

Learning beekeeping can be a highly rewarding experience! Explore our practical and insightful information on honey bees and the “how-to’s” of beekeeping, and download resources for an introduction to beekeeping in the Paseo del Norte region.

The club also offers educational programs to the public about honey bees, the benefits of honey, and beekeeping in El Paso, Santa Teresa, Las Cruces, and other communities in Southern New Mexico.

Knowledge Base

Learn About Beekeeping

Conserve Bees: By keeping bees, you help pollinate plants and sustain local ecosystems.

Honey, It’s Sweet!: Discover how to harvest honey from your own bees and enjoy its delicious taste and health benefits.

Develop New Skills: Beekeeping teaches valuable life skills in biology, ecology, and even entrepreneurship.

Connect with Nature: Beekeeping allows you to spend time outdoors, fostering a deeper connection with nature and the environment.

New Beekeeper Tips: 10 Things to Consider Before Getting Started

Beginner’s Guide to Beekeeping

Native Bees

Additional Beekeeping Groups

Honey Bee Species

Castes of Honey Bees

Beekeeper’s Equipment

Honey Bee Hive Systems

Honey Bee Reproduction

Sources of Honey Bees & Queens

Installing Packaged Bees

Queen Bee Marking

Varroa Mite Management

Glossary of Beekeeping Terms

Useful Links

Knowledge Base

Learn About Beekeeping

Conserve Bees: By keeping bees, you help pollinate plants and sustain local ecosystems.

Honey, It’s Sweet!: Discover how to harvest honey from your own bees and enjoy its delicious taste and health benefits.

Develop New Skills: Beekeeping teaches valuable life skills in biology, ecology, and even entrepreneurship.

Connect with Nature: Beekeeping allows you to spend time outdoors, fostering a deeper connection with nature and the environment.

Become a Member of PDN Beekeepers Association