Beginning Beekeeper

March 5th–26th, 2022
In Person (Snohomish, WA) & Virtual
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We are currently trying to verify our in person location but it would be in Snohomish, WA. We will be social distancing with a max. of 15 people in person at one time. Virtual options are available for those who choose not to attend in person or for overflow. Virtual attendees will have the opportunity to interact with equipment, etc outside of scheduled class time.

Class 1: March 5 & 12 - 9:30am-3:00pm Class 2: March 19 & 26 - 9:30am-3:00pm

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Schedule

March 5th, 2022

9:30am – 3:00pm PST
Class 1 - Day 1

March 12th, 2022

9:30am – 3:00pm PST
Class 1 - Day 2

March 19th, 2022

9:30am – 3:00pm PDT
Class 2 - Day 1

March 26th, 2022

9:30am – 3:00pm PDT
Class 2 - Day 2

Additional Information

Beginning Beekeeping This course will cover all topics and more from the Washington State Beekeepers Association (WASBA) Beginning Beekeepers course. The course will take place over two Saturdays from 9::30 AM to 3:00 PM and will be filled with practical knowledge geared at getting you started as a successful beekeeper in Washington state and prepare you for the WASBA Apprentice Course.

Part 1:

  • Beehives
  • Clothing, Tools & Location
  • Honeybee Taxonomy
  • Feed
  • Installing a package of honeybees
  • Monitoring the hive

Part 2:

  • Swarms & Splits
  • The Honey Flow
  • Honey Stores
  • Preparing for Overwintering
  • Pests, Predators & Diseases
  • Successful Overwintering

Class tuition will include:

  • WASBA Beginning Beekeeping Course Book (Digital & Hardcopy).
  • 2 Certification attempts.
  • WASBA 1-year membership.
  • 1-year membership to NWDBA

Cost: $100 per person ($75 for current members) Course Time: Approx. 10 Hours

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