Field Experience: Inside the Beehive

Join us at Windy Acres Apiary for a practical demonstration and discussion about what happens during a routine hive inspection.

Ideal for beginner beekeepers and those wanting to learn more, this larger-group session gives you the opportunity to observe real colonies and learn from an experienced beekeeper.

Participants may have opportunity to get hands-on, depending on conditions and group size. If you’d prefer to be more involved up close please choose the Beyond the Basics Class.

We’ll cover:

• Checking queen health, eggs, larvae and brood patterns


• Recognising signs of disease and hive health concerns


• Checking honey and pollen stores


• Demonstrating a Varroa alcohol wash and discussing treatment options


• Recording inspection findings and maintaining hive notes



We’ll inspect multiple colonies and may explore traditional Langstroth, Flow, top-bar, cathedral and long Langstroth hives.