Beekeeping Classes and Supplies

2026 Sophomore/Sustainable Beekeeping Five Week Class

SOPHOMORE BEEKEEPING CLASS SIGN-UPS FOR 2026 ARE OPEN!

Sophomore/Sustainable Beekeeping is a five week intermediate Zoom class* (not a webinar) intended for novice beekeepers with at least one season with a hive of their own.  Expanding on the beginner's curriculum, the focus of the course is to move toward a sustainable apiary with emphasis on swarm prevention, nucleus colony and honey production, and a closer look at disease control. 

*Communication and links to the class will be done via e-mail. Please be sure to use an email address you check regularly, then please check it regularly.

Course fee of $145 includes the textbook

Course instructor:  Geoff MacLean, Red Brook Honey

Please call the shop more information: 207-773-9333.

Session One - Wednesday evenings 6:00-8:15pm (includes a brief break)

  • January 14th
  • January 21st
  • January 28th
  • February 4th
  • February 11th

Session Two - Wednesday evenings 6:00-8:15pm (includes a brief break)

  • March 4th
  • March 11th
  • March 18th
  • March 25th
  • April 1st
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