Fundamentals of Fun Beekeeping — University of Utah Lifelong Learning

Category: Learning Also called: LLHG 934 Fundamentals of Fun Beekeeping; University of Utah Continuing Education Lifelong Learning beekeeping class (Salt Lake City, Utah); continue.utah.edu

What it is

Fundamentals of Fun Beekeeping (LLHG 934) is a short, in-person beginner beekeeping class in the Lifelong Learning program of University of Utah Continuing Education in Salt Lake City. The class page says it covers the benefits of bees, bee anatomy and social structure, common concerns of bees in suburbia, cost estimating and assembling hive components, how and where to get bees, installing bees, keeping colonies healthy, disease prevention and treatment, and overwintering, ending with hands-on experience with bees and an option to receive month-by-month reminders of key beekeeping tasks. Classroom sessions are at the University Connected Learning and Continuing Education building; one session meets outdoors at a local apiary. Lifelong Learning classes are open to adults 18 and older with no university enrollment needed. This listing is for the course, not the university as a whole, a club or a supply store.

Official URL

Official class page (Spring 2027 section, price and cart): https://continue.utah.edu/lifelong/class/llhg_934_fundamentals_of_fun_beekeeping

Lifelong Learning home: https://continue.utah.edu/lifelong

Last checked

2026-11-05. All URLs above returned HTTP 200 with a desktop Chrome user agent on that date.

FAQ

Q: When does the next class run?
A: The class page lists Spring 2027 Section 1, starting January 27, 2027: Wednesdays January 27–February 10, 2027, 6:00–8:00 pm in room UUCE 124, plus Saturday, April 17, 2027, 1:00–3:00 pm at a local apiary in Salt Lake City. Registration closes January 26, 2027 at midnight.

Q: How much does it cost?
A: $134.00 total: $119.00 tuition plus a $15.00 special fee for a book supplied on the first day of class, as listed 2026-11-05.

Q: Where is it held?
A: In person at the University Connected Learning and Continuing Education building, 540 Arapeen Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84108; the Saturday session is outdoors at a local apiary (exact apiary not stated).

Q: Who teaches it and who can sign up?
A: The instructor listed is James Harris. Lifelong Learning classes are for anyone 18 or older; the site says students aged 15+ can email about exceptions. Enrollment is by adding the class to the cart on the class page; a waiting-list form appears when a section is full.

Q: Is there a certificate or exam?
A: None is described. This is a noncredit enrichment class, not a certification program.

Q: How do I ask questions?
A: The page lists Lifelong Learning at 801-587-5433, 540 Arapeen Dr., Salt Lake City, UT 84108, plus an online contact form.

Q: Is this an official or affiliated listing?
A: Neither. Beekeeping Plaza is not affiliated with the University of Utah. No registration, cart-add, payment or contact was made. Utah already has Equipment and Local clubs entries; this is the site’s first Utah Learning listing.