MCBA Classes

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