Hello from Twin Cities, MN

Welcome to Beesource!


You may also find that it may be difficult to acquire bees without placing an advance order. Package bees are definitely a seasonal item. It may be possible to purchase nucs and full size hives over a more extended period, though.


There is a introductory course on April 29 offered here:
https://edenprairie.thatscommunityed.com/course/spring-summer-adult-2014/exploring-beekeeping

If you haven't checked to see if its full, its worth checking. I see on that page that there are also Fall courses.

Thanks. The Eden Prairie class is full, I'll check out the fall dates.

Welcome Perri!

Stillwater has a beek club - they might have someone willing to be a mentor and are right down the road from you. I was just at their monthly meeting on Monday this week - a great bunch of folks. The MN Hobby Beek group you mentioned might also have a list.

Welcome, Perry!

Joining the MHBA is a good idea. There is a member list that gets published annually. You should be able to find a local mentor on that list. Also, check out Minnesota Grown and look for honey producers in your area. They may be willing to lend you a hand.