Beginner Class Information
Beginner Class Syllabus for Saturday
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 - February 2 & 9, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Location: Brunswick Public Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick, Ohio 44212
(Click Register to register for the Saturday Classes)
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
Beginner Class Syllabus for Tuesday
Registration includes the class, a comprehensive reference book,
and one year membership in MCBA.
Tuesday Dates - February 19, 26, & Mar 5, 12, 19 6:00 pm to 8:15 pm
Location: Medina County Library, 210 S. Broadway St., Medina, OH 44256
(Click Register to register for the Tuesday Classes)
Tuesday Session - Day 1
- Registration
- Introduction to Beekeeping
- Beekeeping History in Medina
- Colony Location, Zoning
- Being a Good Neighbor
- What your Bees will Eat (Ohio Forage)
Tuesday Session - Day 2
- Honey Bee Biology
- Types of Bees
- Where to get bees
Tuesday Session - Day 3
- Equipment - Boxes, Frames, Assembling, Tools, Smokers
- Inspecting your Hive
Tuesday Session - Day 4
- Harvesting and Extracting Honey
- Marketing your Hive Products
- Winterizing your Hive
- Mentor Availability
Tuesday Session - Day 5
- Pests, Disease and Critters
- Varroa Destructor
- Honey Tasting
- Q&A
- Mentor Availability/Package Installation