Beginner Beekeeping Five Week Class

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 $125 includes the textbook "The Backyard Beekeeper" (Flottum) and a binder with handouts and weekly outlines. 

Course instructor:  Phil Gaven, EAS Master Beekeeper

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

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

• January 12^th
• January 19^th
• January 26^th
• February 2^nd
• February 9^th

Session 1B - Saturday mornings 10:30-12:00 pm

• January 16^th
• January 23^rd
• January 30^th
• February 6^th
• February 13^th

Session 2A - Tuesday evenings 6:00-7:30 pm

• February 23^rd
• March  2^nd
• March 9^th
• March 16^th
• March 23^rd

Session 2B - Saturday mornings 10:30-12:00pm

• February 27^th
• March 6^th
• March 13^th
• March 20^th
• March 27^th