Class Catalog
Learn from experts in your class of interest. Both members and non-members can sign-up for classes. There are remote, in-person, and hybrid options available year-round. Most classes are ~3hrs but some in-person ones can be longer. View the class planning guide to plan your class progression. To register view the Class Schedule. Come learn with us!
| CRN | Class Title | Description | Hrs | Certification Levels | Available Location Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL01 | Planning Ahead for Your First Hives | Participants will have the opportunity to learn about many aspects of what is necessary to get a colony started and keep it healthy and thriving. | 3 (remote), 6.5 (in-person) | Honey Bee Ambassador, Apprentice | Remote, In-Person, Hybrid |
| AL02 | Working Your Colonies | This class is for novice beekeepers who already have a colony and/or have taken a beginner beekeeping class, and want to develop their beekeeping skills further. | 3 | Apprentice | In-Person OR Remote OR Hybrid |
| AL03 | Honey Bee Health | Learn how to identify threats to honey bee health and treat with integrated pest management (IPM). | 3 | Apprentice | Remote |
| AL04 | Pest and Disease ID | How to ID and mitigate for pests and diseases. Includes discussion of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) to guide proactive treatment plans. | 3 (remote), 6.5 (in-person) | Apprentice | Remote, In-Person, Hybrid |
| AL05 | Managing for Varroa | Comprehensive overview of Varroa biology and management. | 3 | Apprentice | Remote |
| AL06 | Pesticides, CCD, Research and Hope | Explore honey bee stressors, review the history and research on Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD), and discover what we can do as environmental stewards and science based beekeepers to support healthy bees. | 3 | Apprentice | Remote |
| AL07 | Seasonal Honey Bee Colony Management in Southern California | Detailed overview of honey bee colony management throughout the year in Southern California. | 3 | Apprentice | Remote |
| AL08 | Honey Bee Products | Explore the history, production, and use of bee products. | 3 | Honey Bee Ambassador, Apprentice | Remote |
| AL09 | Installing a Honey Bee Package | Learn how to setup hives and install bees. | 2 | Apprentice | Remote |
| AL10 | All About Varroa | Gain an advantage in Varroa Mite treatment by learning about their biology and reproductive cycle. | 2 | Apprentice | Remote |