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Beginning Beekeeping Classes

Classes

Beginning Beekeeping Classes

 

Beginning Beekeeping : a series of 2 classes for people interested in learning how to raise honey bees as a hobby

 October 25th (Saturday) and November 1st (Saturday), 10:00 am to 2:30 pm (includes a 30 min lunch break)

In-person at Eastern Washington University, Pence Union Bldg (PUB), Room 317/319
Cheney, WA 99004

Remote classes via Zoom.

Registration includes a Washington State Beekeepers Association Beginning Beekeeper Manual,  one year membership in the West Plains Beekeepers and, upon successful completion of the course,  a one year membership in the Washington State Beekeepers Association .

   Hands-on classes at WPBA apiary included in price of class TBA

 

           

For more information:  call 801-923-3797; or email westplainsbeekeepers@gmail.com

 

Register  via Pay Pal below, or Mail checks to: West Plains Beekeepers, PO Box 134, Medical Lake, WA 99022

 

Fee for one person including one manual, one WASBA certification test, and a year's membership upon successful completion  is $50.                  

Fee for each additional family member without WASBA membership, certification or manual is $10.  

Hands On Class Dates

Classes

 Class Dates


 
 
Hands On in the Apiary -- Fall Prep
 
 
WHEN:  Saturday, 9/27/25 - 2:00pm
WHERE:  WPBA  Apiary, 1022 W San Salvador, Medical Lake (please do not block cars in the driveway)
WHAT TO BRING:  Bee yard protective clothing, water, and your curiosity
 
We will be doing the following:
1) Mite check and treatment
2) moving frames from top of hive to bottom
3) weighing the hives
 
ADVISORY:  Please wear protective clothing so you do not get stung. If you suspect that you are allergic to bee stings, please bring an epipen.
Margo
509-280-3116
 
 
 
 
Remember, we are here to help you, so please reach out to WPBA if you have questions!