Welcome to the West Plains Beekeepers Association!

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Purpose

To educate members and the general public concerning healthy beekeeping practices.
To train beekeepers in practical, successful and responsible practices of raising healthy honey bee colonies and harvesting honey through formal classes, public presentation, and general sharing of ideas and experiences.
To increase public awareness of the importance of honey bees to our environment, ecology and food production.
To collaborate as appropriate with other organizations with similar goals, in the collection and sharing of data and experiences.
To assist in obtaining Washington State bee certification and/or register beekeeping activities.

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Hands On Class Dates

Classes

Class Dates

Hands On in the Apiary: Sunday 5/19/24, 2:00pm

WHAT: Demonstrating how to lite and use a smoker; and inspect the apiary hives

WHEN: Saturday, 5/19/24 at 2pm

WHERE: WPBA Apiary, 1022 W San Salvador, Medical Lake

WHAT TO BRING: Clothing appropriate to working with bees (jacket, hood, gloves) and smoker including fuel you use and a container to safely carry your smoker home (it will be hot and may still have fuel)

Please note that you will be working with bees. There is the possibility that you will be stung. If you believe that you may have issues but still wish to come, we highly recommend that you bring an EpiPen or its equivalent.

Remember, we are here to help you, so please reach out to WPBA if you have questions!

Margo