Adventures in Beekeeping Beginners Class

Have you ever wanted to start beekeeping?  Do you want to make some extra money selling pure honey, pollen, propolis and candles?  Then the craft of sustainable beekeeping may be for you! 
Ages 10 and above (with parental permission) welcome!

If you have at least one year of hands-on, actual beekeeping experience, you may be
eligible to take the intermediate/advanced beekeeping classes that are described below.

Beginning Beekeeping Classes will be held at the Betsie Valley District Library in
Thompsonville beginning on February 7, 2026 at 1 PM, and meeting every two weeks
thereafter. Tuition is set at $75 for the entire beginning course and an additional $75 fee for the intermediate/advanced course.  You cannot take both the beginning and intermediate/advanced courses during the same year.  Each tuition includes one season of personal
mentorship from the instructor, with all proceeds from the beekeeping classes donated to the Betsy Valley  Library.  We will meet a minimum of once every two weeks and will be visiting the apiary on each class session, depending on the weather. If you’re interested in joining a bunch of novice beekeepers learning about honeybees and having fun in that the yard, please attend the first meeting on Saturday, February 7, 2026.  Beginning beekeeping classes will be limited to 15 students to ensure that each student receives personal mentorship and attention.

You can call the Library to register before the class or you can register on the day of the first class. A syllabus will be available at the Library when you register or pick up at your convenience. Also, you can download a syllabus by clicking here

All of the classes will be held at the Betsie Valley District Library, every two weeks, starting with the first class on February 7, 2026 at 1PM.
If you have any questions, please call the Library at 231-378-2716.