With great pride, the Tri-State Beekeepers Association announces their 2026 Beekeeping for the Novice course. The course will again be presented by qualified beekeepers from the Tri-State Beekeepers Association representing master beekeepers and years of beekeeping experience
The course will consist of five installments to be presented from January 21 through February 18, meeting on Wednesday evenings from 6:00-8:30 pm at the Good Zoo Building in Oglebay Park, Wheeling. The program will follow a textbook and lecture format. The cost is $50.00 per person plus $15 for the textbook, Beekeeping Basics by Maryann Frazier. Couples may share the same book. All topics needed to become a successful beekeeper including obtaining the necessary equipment and procuring bees will be covered. Even if you are not interested in keeping honey bees, but would like to learn more about the pollinators, you are most welcome to register. Reservations may be made by using the online registration form with a payment accompanying the application. Enrollment is limited so advanced registration is required and registrations will close on January 16, 2026.
Reservations can be made by emailing Clark Crumrine at tristatebees@gmail.com, or by using the online registration form here: https://tristatebeekeeperscom.regfox.com/2026-novice-beekeeping-class. Please address all questions to Clark Crumrine at tristatebees@gmail.com.