MCBA Classes

MCBA plans to conduct a full Beginner Class in 2021.  Due to the Covid-19 issue we do not know the location or format for the class at this time.  Please watch for updates.

There are two Classes, Saturday and Tuesday, to accommodate your schedule.

Both sessions are listed below.  Registration includes the class, a comprehensive 

reference book, and one year membership in MCBA.

Saturday Dates - Dates and Location/Format TBA

Location:   Medina County Library,  210 S. Broadway St., Medina, OH  44256 

(You can still attend and pay at the door!)

Saturday Session - Day 1 

• Registration 
• Introduction to Beekeeping 
• Beekeeping History in Medina 
• Honey Bee Biology 
• Types of Bees 
• Where to get bees 
• Colony Location,Zoning 
• Being a Good Neighbor 
• Equipment - Boxes, Frames, Assembling, Tools, Smokers 
• Inspecting your Hive 

Saturday Session - Day 2 

• Pests, Disease and Critters 
• Varroa Destructor 
• What your Bees will Eat (Ohio Forage) 
• Harvesting and Extracting Honey 
• Marketing your Hive Products 
• Winterizing your Hive 
• Honey Tasting 
• Q&A 
• Mentor Availability/Package Installation

Saturday, May 9  9:30 am - 3:00 pm

MCBA Intermediate Class

Please check back shortly to view the agenda and details for this class.  We will post the topics and the speakers for the class.  Location will be as listed below.

Click here to Register.  (Will be active when the agenda is posted).

Location:  Medina Presbyterian Church,  5020 Burgundy Bay Boulevard, Medina, OH 44256