Beginner Class Information
2021 Beginner Class Syllabus for Saturday
This year there is just one class, to be held on a series of Saturdays.
The sessions are listed below. Registration includes the class, a comprehensive
reference book, and one year membership in MCBA.
The classes for 2021 will be a combination of virtual and live presentations.
(Click to Register for the Class)
Saturday Dates
Saturday Session - Day 1 February 13, 10-1:00
- Introduction to Beekeeping
- Beekeeping History in Medina
- Honey Bee Biology
- Types of Bees
- Where to get bees
Saturday Session - Day 2 February 20, 10-1:00
- Colony Location,Zoning
- Being a Good Neighbor
- Equipment - Boxes, Frames, Assembling, Tools, Smokers
- Inspecting your Hive
Saturday Session - Day 3 February 27, 10-1:00
- What your Bees will Eat (Ohio Forage)
- Pests, Diseases, and Critters
- Nosema and American Foulbrood
- Control Options/Treatments
Saturday Session - Day 4 March 13, 10-!:00
- Assembling Equipment
- Package Bee Installation
- Mentor Availability
- Varroa Destructor
Saturday Session - Day 5 March 20, 10-1:00
- Harvesting and Extracting Honey
- Marketing, Labels. and Hive products
Saturday Session - Day 6 June 12, 10-12:00
- Winterizing your Hive
- Q&A
2021 Intermediate Class
Saturday, TBA
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).