Community Workshops and Classes
Upcoming Community Workshops
Since 2009 the Honeybee Education Program created a Non Profit project to support beekeeping, honeybees and our local pollinators. Through this program we serve over 2000 youth and adults annually.
HEP’s mission is to benefit Hawaii’s diversified agriculture and potential growth in the beekeeping industry by providing educational services and vocational skills training that will ultimately expand the beekeeping community and sustain a healthy population of honeybees, thus preserving tropical agricultural production.
Community Workshops and Classes
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Beekeeping Workshop Taster
Workshops are free and provide a glimpse into caring for bees and the art of beekeeping.
The Honeybee Education Program offers outreach programs to Hawaii Island’s schools and island farmers. HEP was created in response to declines in honeybee populations worldwide as well as locally. HEP’s mission is to benefit Hawaii’s diversified agriculture and potential growth in the beekeeping industry by providing educational services and vocational skills training that will ultimately expand the beekeeping community and sustain a healthy population of honeybees, thus preserving tropical agricultural production.
Advance Workshops for Beekeepers
Discover our diverse range of classes in regenerative beekeeping, designed to empower both beginners and seasoned beekeepers. Learn sustainable practices that promote healthy bee populations and revitalized ecosystems. Join us to deepen your understanding of bee biology and ecology. Together, we can support the vital role bees play in our environment.
Community Garden Project
We are pleased to support and coordinate community garden projects across Hawai'i, offering enriching programs youth during after-school hours and school breaks. Currently, our initiatives are located in Molokai, Milolʻi, and Kona on Hawaii Island. We invite you to engage with us as we cultivate both plants and community relationships this beautiful region.
Beginning Beekeeping 4 week Workshop
Join us for an engaging 4-week training series designed specifically for Hawaii residents and farmers. This program includes informative lectures and hands-on field training to enhance your skills and knowledge. Dates will be determined soon, so stay tuned for updates! Don't miss this opportunity to grow and learn with us.
Womenʻs Retreats
Join us for an empowering week-long retreat focused on intuitive, spirit-centered beekeeping, designed exclusively for women. Our initiation course will take place from July 1-7, 2025, an enriching experience to connect with nature and each other. Following this, we invite participants from the first series to continue their journey with a second training in September. Embrace the wisdom of bees and foster a deeper connection with the environment in a supportive community.
Food Resiliency and Health Workshops
Join us for our community workshops on food resiliency! In 2025, we’re excited to introduce a homesteading series that dives into animal care and cultivation. Our second series will explore the wonders of gardening, orchards, and food forests, helping you cultivate your own sustainable practices. Together, let’s build a resilient future!
as someone without experience the class was a very nice balance of not being too overwhelming and technical but still feeling like I learned a ton of information and got to actually see and touch the bees and hives and really get right into it without it being intimidating. gave me and my family inspiration that keeping bees is possible.