​​​​​Hemken Honey Co.

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

​Business phone:  262-662-2843

Field Day*​

​May 16, 2026​

-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.

IMPORTANT:  This is intended for current or serious, potential beekeepers only

​​​​*INSTRUCTORS:  

Andy Hemken has almost 30 years of beekeeping experience. He is past President of the MWBA, a contributor to several beekeeping publications 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, has recently become a full time beekeeper.  He is an unwavering advocate for small businesses, local farmers and producers of natural products utilizing honey, beeswax and propolis. He has a particular interest in infused honeys, tinctures and mead.

At Hemken Honey we promote customer education, mentoring new beekeepers as well as conducting presentations to community groups.

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

 Beginning Beekeeping Class* 

February 14, 2026

​    $75 per person
     $30 for one additional, person in the same residence

-Basics of beekeeping for new or potetial beekeepers. 

-Learn what honeybees do and how they do it. 

Presented in an informal style, ntended to give a new beekeeper adequate information to start or help manage their own hive/s.

-Class size is limited to insure better interaction and understanding with opportunities for questions.

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

All classes and workshops are held at Hemken Honey Company Co.

For Information and to sign contact:  Email: andy@hemkenhoney.com or call 414-531-8220​​​​