club meeting with group hive inspection

Learning Circles

My signature learning experiences - small group, hands-on, highly interactive. 2025 Learning Circles expected topics: business retreat, queen grafting, and a cutout in central Iowa.

julia teaching beekeeping 101

Beekeeping Classes

Options for 2025 will include Beekeeping 101, 6 evenings through Des Moines Community Education, Johnston Community Education, or digitally through this website; and Beekeeping 201, 4 evenings through Johnston Community Education

chelsea and julia at chicory grove farm with open bee hive

Accountability Pods

Every other week, I hop on a virtual call with a small group to check in on everyone's season. This is a time for your questions in a close setting, where everyone's experience matters. Sign ups re-open in April 2025 for a month or year at a time.