Objective:

To provide hands-on beekeeping training, promote personal growth, and build resilience within the military community.

Introduction to Beekeeping (Week 1-2)
 

• Beekeeping basics: equipment, hive setup, and bee biology
• Safety protocols and working with bees

Hands-On Hive Management (Week 3-6)
 

• Hive inspection and maintenance
• Bee health and disease prevention
• Harvesting honey and hive products

Building Resilience through Nature (Ongoing)
 

• Mindfulness and grounding activities
• Connection between beekeeping and mental well-being

Community and Mentorship (Ongoing)

• Group sessions with peers and mentors
• Sharing experiences and building support networks

Advanced Beekeeping and Sustainability (Optional)
 

• Queen rearing, expanding hives
• Sustainable beekeeping practices

• Duration: 6-8 weeks, flexible based on individual progress
• Location: Mountain Hives Apiary, Colorado Springs
• Format: Combination of hands-on fieldwork, workshops, and peer group discussions

• Participants gain practical beekeeping skills.
• Increased emotional resilience and personal growth.
• Connection to a supportive community with shared experiences.