Heroes to Hives (H2H) on-ground training will be held at the University of Missouri Southwest Research Center, University of Central Missouri Mitchell Street Farm, Three Rivers Community College and the University of Missouri–St. Louis. Training will run April-October and cover hive handling, colony inspections, pest and pathogen management, and beekeeping ergonomics. H2H students can choose to participate in one or many sessions.
Students enrolled in the online course will receive information about on-ground sessions. On-ground sessions are for registered participants and their dependents over the age of 18. To register for the online course visit https://www.miffs.org/heroestohives.
Site 1: University of Missouri Southwest Research Center
14548 Highway H
Mt. Vernon, MO 65712
In addition to the scheduled dates, there will also be dates for “nuc installation.” These dates will be made available once they are known.
Sessions for 2024: All field days begin at 10 a.m.
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
Site 2: University of Central Missouri Mitchell Street Farm
705 S. Mitchell St.
Warrensburg, MO 64093
The April dates will be for “nuc installation.” These dates will be made available once they are known.
Sessions for 2024: All field days begin at 10 a.m.
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
Site 3: Three Rivers College Farm and Rodeo Arena
Hc73, US-160
Harviell, MO 63945
Sessions for 2024: All field days begin at 10 a.m.
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
Site 4: University of Missouri-St. Louis
8225 Florissant Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63121
Sessions for 2024: All field days are on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 9 a.m.
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
All sites will have accessible parking and restrooms available.