Bee School 2027 — Boston Area Beekeepers Association
- Location
- Boston, MA / Zoom
- Last checked
- 2026-11-02
- Also called
- BABA Bee School 2027; Boston Area Beekeepers Association beginner course (formerly Boston Beekeepers Club); bostonbeekeepers.org
- association
- https://bostonbeekeepers.org/
- membership
- https://bostonbeekeepers.org/membership
Category: Learning Also called: BABA Bee School 2027; Boston Area Beekeepers Association beginner course (formerly Boston Beekeepers Club); bostonbeekeepers.org
What it is
Bee School 2027 is a beginner beekeeping course run by the Boston Area Beekeepers Association (BABA) for new and prospective beekeepers in Greater Boston, Massachusetts, taught online via Zoom. The course page describes it as a “reimagined,” curriculum-focused course covering hive designs and setup, seasonal hive management, disease prevention and sustainable practices for urban and suburban beekeeping. It runs eight Wednesday-evening sessions, 7:00–8:30 pm Boston time, from January 27 to March 17, 2027, for $125. BABA, founded in 2011 as the Boston Beekeepers Club, keeps two urban apiaries, and students without a hive site can request space in one. This listing is for the course, not the club as a whole or a supply store.
Official URL
Official course page (with registration): https://bostonbeekeepers.org/bee-school-2027
Boston Area Beekeepers Association: https://bostonbeekeepers.org/
Membership: https://bostonbeekeepers.org/membership
BABA Apiary: https://bostonbeekeepers.org/baba-apiaries
Contact: https://bostonbeekeepers.org/contact
Last checked
2026-11-02. All URLs above returned HTTP 200 with a desktop Chrome user agent and browser Accept headers on that date.
FAQ
Q: When and where is Bee School 2027?
A: Per the course page checked 2026-11-02: starting Wednesday, January 27, 2027 and every Wednesday through Wednesday, March 17, 2027 (8 sessions), 7:00–8:30 pm Boston time, held via Zoom.
Q: How much does it cost and what is included?
A: $125 per student, with all major credit cards accepted. The price includes a one-year BABA membership with access to its complete video library, a mentor if you want one, and a spot in one of BABA’s apiaries (Boston Nature Center or Fenway Victory Garden) if you do not have a place to keep a hive. The page notes apiary space is limited and requests are honored as availability allows. Prices change; check the live page.
Q: Is there hands-on hive work?
A: The classes themselves are on Zoom. Hands-on time comes through BABA’s apiaries and its summer “Meet the Beekeeper” and “Hive Dives” events, which the Membership page says are free for members. The BABA Apiary page says the club keeps two urban apiaries, one in Mattapan (Mass Audubon Boston Nature Center & Wildlife Sanctuary) and one in downtown Boston.
Q: Do I need to be a member first?
A: No; membership is included in tuition. The Membership page says members get priority registration for Bee School, which “fills up fast every year.” Separate memberships are $25 a year (individual) or $40 (household), as listed on the check date.
Q: Is there a certificate or exam?
A: None is mentioned. This is a club-run beginner course, not a certification program.
Q: How do I register or ask questions?
A: Register through the course page (add to cart and check out). Questions go to info@bostonbeekeepers.org; the Contact page lists the mailing address Boston Area Beekeepers Association, PO Box 61, Readville, MA 02137.
Q: Is this an official or affiliated listing?
A: Neither. Beekeeping Plaza is not affiliated with the Boston Area Beekeepers Association. No registration, cart action or contact was made. Massachusetts already has a Learning entry (Barnstable County Bee School) and a Local clubs entry; this is the first Boston-area and first online-format Massachusetts course on the site.