When: Wednesdays, January 21 – February 18, 2026 (Snow Date February 25, 2026)
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m
Where: University of Maine York County Extension Office, York County Court House, 45 Kennebunk Rd, Alfred, ME 04002
Cost: Single registration = $125
Household registration for 2 (1 book) = $220
Beginning Beekeeping instruction, 5-week course to be taught once a week for 2.5 hours on
Wednesday evenings, January 21, January 28, February 4, February 11, and February 18 with a snow date of February 25th should a class be cancelled.
The York County Beginner Beekeeping Course will teach the basics of honey bee biology and beekeeping. The course is designed for those considering buying their first hives and those with a couple of years of experience who want to enhance their skills and knowledge. Learn evidence-based approaches to beekeeping from Master Beekeeper Larry Peiffer
The $125 fee for one registrant; or $220 for two registrants (1 Book) includes the cost of one textbook and (1 Membership) to the York County Beekeepers Association.