Click here to request a volunteer beekeeper for a beekeeping education opportunity at your school or organization
Fact based information related to the Asian Giant Hornet can be located on the WSDA website
Classes
NWDBA offers multiple Beekeeper Education Courses at all levels in conjunction with the Washington State Beekeepers Association (WASBA). In 2019, these programs were updated significantly based on updated beekeeping practices. Our classes are taught by experienced volunteers within our membership. Specific dates will be set and published on our event page based on their availability.
Beginner Beekeeper: No entry requirements, for new beekeepers or beekeepers in the first several years
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Apprentice Beekeeper: Requires Beginner Beekeeper certification (or test out) and at least one year of beekeeping experience; must be a member of a local bee club & WASBA. Teaches more advanced techniques and management strategies.
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Journeyman Beekeeper: Requires Apprentice Beekeeper certification & and point based requirement tracking.. For serious hobbyists, and aspiring sideliners or commercial beekeepers. ​
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Master Beekeeper: For the committed beekeeper interested in independent study on beekeeping related topics and expanding public information currently available on honey bees and beekeeping. Contact WASBA directly for this certification.
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More information on the courses can be found at https://wasba.org/education/introduction/
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