Urban Beekeeping Academy

The Best Anniversary Gift Ever: Forget Diamonds, Give Me Bees

Taking the Urban Beekeeping Academy with Nick was one of the best experiences of my life. My husband gifted me this course for our anniversary, and honestly, it was better than jewelry or a fancy dinner. As a new mom, I was nervous about managing the time, but the way the program is structured made it possible and worth every second. Nick is a natural teacher. He is patient, knowledgeable, honest, and somehow knows how to work with every kind of personality. You can tell beekeeping is not just his job but his gift. He made learning both hands-on and approachable, whether we were suited up by the hives, talking through bee behavior, or just laughing through our mistakes. I have always loved bees and dreamed of keeping them, and now I feel like I’ve actually stepped into that world with real skills and confidence. This class is inspiring, practical, and life-changing. If you’re on the fence, take it.....you’ll come out buzzing. 🐝

UBA 2025

This past year has been so enriching because of the UBA program. Nicks passion and knowledge in beekeeping/ honey is really contagious. The first few classes being lecture style set a solid foundation of what to expect once the bee packages come in early spring. Come spring, I felt a little bit more confident in my background of honeybees. Getting to interact with the bees became very therapeutic. Just like any other creature, learning the personalities, habits, and ways of our little ladies was never dull. With Nicks guidance, our group was able to navigate through many obstacles (too much rain, colony collapse, aggressive bees, ect). I will definitely carry on my lessons from this program for the rest of my life!

UBA Program

The UBA program reignited my love of nature and science. Learning about the biology of the bees, their lifecycles and the coordinated, collaborative hierarchy within the hive was fascinating. The hands on responsibility of caring for a hive through the whole season was practical experience that could not have learned from just books. I enjoyed every moment of interacting with the hive, I could have watched the bees all day. Nick also provided extra curricular opportunities to accompany him on hive checks in NYC. It was invaluable, practical, hands on experience that led to a better understanding of beekeeping in different environments and locations. The folks I took the class with were fantastic, and I look forward to trading stories as they continue in their beekeeping adventures. I wish I would have taken this class years ago.