Raising Honey Bees for Fun and Profit will cover the basics of raising honey bees where topics include: the benefits of pollinators, equipment needed, hive set up, and honey harvesting. Guest speakers feature lifelong beekeepers Tom Della Rocco and Stephen Wilson. For questions or concerns, please contact Tom Gallagher by phone or via email at (518) 765-3511 or tjg3@cornell.edu 

Friday, February 13, 2026 | 1:00 - 3:00 pm | 24 Martin Road, Voorheesville NY 12186 | $10.00 enrollment fee 

- Coffee and light refreshments will be available -

About Tom Della Rocco and Stephen Wilson
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 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 Beekeepers Association member.