Rebecca, Owner of Eastside Honey and Partner of Honey Shop
Hello! My name is Rebecca, and I am an Advanced Master Beekeeper in The Texas Master Beekeeper Program; my focus is beekeeping education. I am also the vice president of our county bee club, the Northeast Texas Beekeepers Association, and a past director and event coordinator of the Texas Beekeepers Association.
I have a passion for beekeeping, and my favorite place to be is in my apiaries. When I'm not out inspecting my hives, I'm continuing my education through research and beekeeping volunteer opportunities. Beekeeping is multidimensional and requires flexibility through management, research, education, and experience. I love that beekeeping brings me closer to nature.
My husband, Ken, has graciously joined in with my hobby and has become a wonderful mentor to beginner beekeepers.
I am excited to announce that I have merged my education division with a wonderful group of talented beekeepers through Honeybee University in Gainesville, Texas. This incredible opportunity will help me increase the type and amount of classes offered in Wills Point and offer amazing NUCs, PPE gear, and hive equipment, which I look forward to sharing with you all.
Follow Eastside Honey on Facebook
Classes We Offer
2024 Bee Classes & Workshops
These classes are truly great and offer a wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience. If you're interested in beekeeping, you must take advantage of this opportunity. You'll learn everything you need to know to get started and gain confidence through the hands-on hive inspections. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to learn from the experts and start your journey as a beekeeper!
Beginner Beekeeping Class Sessions:
2 4-hour sessions included in price. Choose when you would like to take Session 1 and Session 2 below
The 2024 Class times (listed below) allow you the flexibility to choose the time and date when you would like to take te sessions. Justmake sure you choose a session 1 and session 2 to not miss out.
Saturday, February 24th
Session 1 8am - Noon
Session 2 1pm - 5pm
Sunday, February 25th
Session 2 8am - Noon
Session 1 1pm - 5pm
Saturday, March 16
Session 1 8am - Noon
Session 2 1pm - 5pm
Sunday, March 17th
Session 2 8am - Noon
Session 1 1pm - 5pm
*Hive inspection workshops are offered and include hands-on hive inspections. This workshop can be bundled during registration, so you don't miss a single opportunity to learn with us. We will also be covering mite testing, putting together woodenware, lighting your smoker, spring splits, and honey extraction.
Hive inspection workshop dates offered:
Saturday, April 6th
Saturday, April 13th
**Please make sure you are available for all sessions, as make-up classes are not available**
What's included:
- In-person class instruction with handouts, PowerPoint presentations, class discussions, and live demonstrations
- extensive information on the management of hives throughout the seasons and the social aspects of honeybees
- Hands-on hive inspections in our apiary through our additional workshop*
- The Beekeeper's Handbook 5th Edition included in price
- Beekeepers WorkBook included in price
- 2 Zoom Q&A sessions included in price
- Help with choosing protective gear, beekeeping tools, and hive equipment
- Classes meet at our property located in Wills Point, TX
- 2024 nucs offered
- Complete hive kits are available
- PPE gear available
*Our additional workshop class allows you to complete a hive inspection in our hives on our property. Get comfortable opening a hive and inspecting the frames with us and gain the confidence and knowledge to move forward with your hives. Plus, we've included all the extra hands on experiences needed to cover all the bases and get you started on the right track from the beginning.
We now offer everything you need to get started in this great hobby. Take advantage of our one-stop shop for your classes, hive equipment, bees, and protective gear, and let us help you get it right from the start.