Location: Zion Lutheran Church, 218 E Crawford, Deer Park, WA 99006

Class Dates:  April 18 & 25, 2026, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm (this is a two-day class). Times are subject to change.

This course is intended for the beekeeper with at least one year’s experience keeping bees and who wants to learn more about options and techniques in successful management of colonies, building from the practical experience gained in the previous year(s).

Note: In order to sign up for this class, you must be Beginning Beekeeper certified, and have kept bees for at least one year.

Students will also have access to any optional hands-on field days held by the association during the beekeeping season. These Field Days will be rescheduled or canceled in case of bad weather.

For those who are not yet members of Backyard Beekeepers Association, a free one-year membership will be provided when signing up for the class. Note that previous memberships are not refundable. A free one-year Washington State Beekeepers Association (WASBA) membership is provided as well with the successful completion of the class.

Before purchasing, please see our Terms and Conditions.

New this year – the beekeeping manual is offered in either English (default) or Spanish. Please note that the class itself is presented in English only!