​​​​​Hemken Honey Co.

W229 S7120 Guthrie School Rd.  ​Big Bend, WI   53103

​Business phone:  262-662-2843

Field Day*​

​May 17, 2025​
IMPORTANT :  *This is intended for current or serious, potential beekeepers only.

-Small groups will learn beehive basics and best practices, using tools, smokers and other bee equipment.  

-New beekeepers will learn how to open, inspect and work with beehives.  

-No charge for the field day.

​​​*INSTRUCTORS:  

Andy Hemken has over 28 years of experience in beekeeping. He is past President of the Milwaukee Waukesha Beekeepers Association, a regular contributor for the American Bee journal, and had been a professional trainer for 30 years. 

He has worked with many municipalities in Wisconsin to establish reasonable guidelines for keeping beehives. 

Scott Hemken, is an experienced beekeeper with a passion for bees and all things in nature.

Beekeeping, honey and beeswax have naturally expanded his interest in infused honeys, tinctures and many varieties of mead.

At Hemken Honey, we enjoy mentoring new beekeepers and conducting school and community presentations.

We volunteer to supply bees and maintain beehives at the Milwaukee County Zoo and other locations. ​​​

 Beginning Beekeeping Class* 

February 1, 2025

​     $75 per person
     $30 for one additional, direct relative

-Basics of beekeeping for new or potetial beekeepers. 

-Learn what honeybees do and how they do it In an informal style, intended to give the new beekeeper adequate information to start or help manage their own hive/s.

-Class size is limited to insure better interaction and understanding. There will be opportunities for questions and to see equipment/supplies..

* Includes class and book to take home; light meal, snacks and beverages.

​Classes & Workshops:

All classes and workshops are held at

Hemken Honey Company Co.

​FOR INFORMATION OR TO SIGN UP for any classes:  

Email: andy@hemkenhoney.com or call 414-531-8220​​​​