The Central Valley Beekeepers Association announces its annual Introductory Beekeeping Class.

The Introduction to Beekeeping class provides an in depth overview of beekeeping practices. The class will be held on Saturday, March 7th, 2026 from 9 AM to 4 PM.

This all-day class provides in-depth information for beginning beekeepers, and includes a live demonstration, showing how to open and examine a hive.

Course Topics:

• History & Importance of Bees
• The Colony
• Products of the Hive: Honey, wax, pollen and propolis
• Apiary Locations & Pollination
• Beekeeping Equipment
• Obtaining Bees: Swarms, nucs, full colonies
• Seasonal Management of Honey Bee Colonies
• Pests, Predators, and Diseases: Nosema, Varroa and Tracheal mites, American Foulbrood, Chalkbrood, wax moth, ants
• In-hive Demonstration
• Harvesting Honey
• Tips for Aspiring Beekeepers

We expect this class to sell out quickly. If there is sufficient interest, there IS a possibility of a second class on March 8th.  Stay tuned.