Beekeeping Class · March 6–7, 2027 · Ellensburg, Washington
The Washington State Beekeepers Association's annual spring short course offers beginning and intermediate beekeepers two days of classroom and hands-on hive instruction. Topics cover Pacific Northwest honey plants including bigleaf maple, fireweed, and blackberry, Varroa management strategies, queen rearing, and winter preparation for Washington's diverse climates. Held at the Kittitas County Fairgrounds in the apple-growing Kittitas Valley.
Type: Beekeeping Class
Date: March 6–7, 2027
Location: Kittitas County Fairgrounds, 901 E 7th Ave, Ellensburg, Washington
Official website: Washington State Beekeepers Association Spring Short Course
Beekeeping classes provide hands-on instruction for beginners and advanced beekeepers, covering hive inspection, seasonal management, and honey harvesting techniques.
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