Classes and Events

Backyard Beekeeper Kim Flottum

TO ENROLL IN A BEGINNER CLASS, CLICK HERE

Beginner Beekeeping is a five week Zoom class* (not a webinar) that takes absolute beginners from setting up a new hive, managing it throughout the season, getting ready for winter, and planning for the following spring. The class has a special focus on urban, suburban, and chemical-free beekeeping.

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

Course fee of $145 includes the textbook "The Backyard Beekeeper" (Flottum) and e-binder with handouts and weekly outlines. Class is limited to 45 students.

Course instructor:  Phil Gaven, EAS certified Master Beekeeper

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

Session 1 - Tuesday evenings 6:00pm - 7:30pm

    • January 10th
    • January 17th
    • January 24th
    • January 31st
    • February 7th
    • Session 2 - Saturday mornings 10:30am-12:00pm

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

      Session 3 - Tuesday evenings 6:00pm - 7:30pm

      • February 21st
      • February 28th
      • March 7th
      • March 14th
      • March 21st
      • Session 4 - Saturday mornings 10:30am-12:00pm

        • February 25th
        • March 4th
        • March 11th
        • March 18th
        • March 25th

        Bee-sentials Lawrence Connor

        TO ENROLL IN A SOPHOMORE CLASS, CLICK HERE

        Sophomore/Sustainable Beekeeping is a five week 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 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 11th
        • January 18th
        • January 25th
        • February 1st
        • February 8th

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

        • February 22nd
        • March 1st
        • March 8th
        • March 15th
        • March 22nd