The Huguenot Beekeepers' Association (HBA) is holding its annual Beginning Beekeeping Course on four Saturdays beginning in January and running through March. Attendees will receive instruction on the basics of beekeeping, the various equipment including hive components and tools, diseases and pests, what to expect in the first year, how to purchase and install your bees, sources of pollen and nectar, and (weather permitting) a hands on field day in the club's apiary.

Registered attendees will receive:

• Over 20 hours of instruction.

• 3 Books: "The Beekeeper's Handbook", "Beekeeping Basics", and "A Field Guide to Honey Bees and Their Maladies".

• 1 year family membership to the Huguenot Beekeepers Association.

Course runs 4 Saturdays from 9am-4pm in the Powhatan Village Building Auditorium.

Dates include:

• January 25th (Sessions 1 and 2)

• February 8th (Sessions 3 and 4)

• February 22 (Sessions 5 and 6)

• March 8th (Session 7) and hands on in club apiary

Classes are taught by HBA Officers, Technical Advisors, and veteran beekeepers based on subject matter and availability.

View our Beginners Beekeeping Course for more information and to register.