Raising Honey Bees for Fun and Profit
- Friday, February 13, 2026, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
This class will cover the basics of raising honey bees.
Topics include:
- The benefits of pollinators
- Equipment needed
- Hive set up
- Honey harvesting
Guest Speakers: Lifelong beekeepers, Tom Della Rocco and Stephen Wilson
Tom Della Rocco
Tom has been a lifelong beekeeper since he was a teenager. He has a
special interest in the social life of honey bees and appreciates the honey they
produce.
Stephen Wilson
Stephen has been keeping honey bees near Altamont for over 50 years. He
continuously promotes beekeeping and advocates for pollinator health. He
is a longtime southern Adirondack Beekeeper Association member.
*Please register by February 11th*
-Coffee and light refreshments will be available-
For questions, please contact: Tom Gallagher tjg3@cornell.edu | 518-765-3511
Fee
$10.00
Register
https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=raisinghoneybees_201
Location
CCE Albany County
24 Martin Road
Voorheesville, NY 12186
Last updated January 16, 2026