Interested in beekeeping? Start your journey with PLANBEE.
PLANBEE is inviting beginners to join its 3-day Introductory Beekeeping Course in Alexandria, taking place on 29 and 30 August.
The training is organised within the framework of the EU-funded Interreg NEXT MED Programme PLANBEE project, which promotes sustainable beekeeping, local apiary networks and bee-related entrepreneurship across the Mediterranean.
What Will You Learn?
The Bee and the Hive
- Bee biology and colony organisation
- Essential equipment and hive systems
- How to recognise a healthy colony
- Practical hands-on learning
Establishing and Managing Your Apiary
- Choosing the right location
- Buying and installing your first colony
- Hive products and their uses
- Managing colonies throughout the Egyptian beekeeper’s year
Bee Health, Regulations and Environmental Challenges
- Common diseases and pests
- Varroa mite management
- Pesticides and environmental risks
- Regulations and food safety
If you are considering starting your own apiary, this course is a great place to begin.
Event Details
- Location: Alexandria
- Dates: 29 and 30 August, plus a following training day
- Application deadline: 22 August 2026
Interested in joining? Get in touch and apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejBHUcdpLPk8kGqcLYIDRJR1KDB69oPwjx0WtlT6OMcUULJw/viewform