About This Beginner Beekeeping Class

The Paseo del Norte Beekeepers Association offers this beginner class as a simple and welcoming introduction to honey bees, pollinators, and beekeeping in our local region. It is designed for people who are curious about bees, interested in helping pollinators, or wondering whether beekeeping may be right for them.

This is not meant to replace a full beginner beekeeping course. Instead, it gives participants a clear first look at what honey bees do, how a colony works, what beekeepers actually do, and what it takes to care for bees responsibly.

Class Details

  • Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026
  • Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location: Mustard Seed Cafe / Amigos Gardens
  • Address: 201 E Sunset Rd, El Paso, TX
  • Cost: $10 per attendee introductory price


Advance registration is encouraged. Payment may be made online through PayPal, or by cash or check at the class.

Topics Covered

  • Why honey bees and pollinators matter
  • The role of bees in gardens, agriculture, and the environment
  • The basic structure of a honey bee colony
  • Queens, workers, drones, brood, comb, honey, and pollen
  • How bees work together inside the hive
  • What beekeepers actually do during the year
  • Basic beekeeping tools, equipment, hive components and associated costs
  • Beekeeping in El Paso, Las Cruces, Southern New Mexico, and Far West Texas
  • Local challenges such as heat, dry weather, water, shade, and seasonal forage
  • Honey, beeswax, propolis, pollen, and other hive products
  • Questions and discussion with local beekeepers

PDNBKA plans to offer this beginner class several times throughout the year as instructors and volunteers are available. If you cannot attend this session, please watch our website, Facebook page, and email updates for future class dates.

What to Expect

This class will include simple explanations, real beekeeping equipment, hive components, tools, honey, and hive product examples. The goal is to make beekeeping easier to understand for beginners without getting too technical.

Participants will have time to ask questions and learn from local beekeepers who understand the conditions in the El Paso and Las Cruces region.

Who Should Attend?

This class is a good fit for gardeners, families, nature lovers, new club members, future beekeepers, and anyone curious about honey bees or pollinators. You do not need any prior beekeeping experience to attend.

Next Steps After This Class

After attending, participants are encouraged to join PDNBKA, attend monthly meetings, connect with local beekeepers, and consider taking the full beginner beekeeping course when it is offered.

PDNBKA serves beekeepers and pollinator supporters in El Paso, Las Cruces, Southern New Mexico, and Far West Texas. Our goal is to help people learn, share, grow, and support responsible beekeeping in our region.