Apiary Days
Apiary Day is one of the best ways to get up close with the bees and learn from those who know them best. Held twice a month, these open sessions give beekeepers of all experience levels the chance to participate in hands-on hive inspections alongside knowledgeable PCBA members. Whether you have a burning question about your own hive or just want to see what's happening inside the box, Apiary Day is a relaxed, welcoming environment to learn by doing. Best of all, it's open to the public — so if you're curious about beekeeping and wondering if it's right for you, come on out and see for yourself!
Apiary Days are held April through October
See our Calendar for Dates and Times
Apiary Day is weather dependent. Please keep an eye on our website calendar as well as Facebook Group to keep up with any updates on what is planned for the next upcoming, including estimated times and lesson plan
Our Apiary does not have a formal address, follow the exact pin to the Apiary
Please come prepared with full bee gear - suit and/or jacket with long baggy pants, closed toed shoes, a smoker and/or sugar spray, as well as water for yourself.
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST SIGN A WAIVER EITHER ON SITE OR BEFORE PARTICIPATING IN APIARY DAY.
Either print, sign and bring with you to Apiary Day or Download, sign digitally and email to education@pcbeekeepers.org
Beginner Level Class
Newbees - Start Here!
Our Beginners Course runs continuously in a 5 month cycle. You may join at any point and repeat as needed until you have heard and are familiar with all the material. We have classes during the first hour of the Monthly Club Meetings from 6pm - 7pm at the Allmendinger Center on the WSU Puyallup Extension Center Campus
See Calendar for Class Schedule
Questions? Education@pcbeekeepers.org
Location : Allmendinger Building
Calendar for Meetings and Classes
Apprentice Level Class
Upon completion of the Beginners Course you may advance to the Apprentice Course level. Beginners Class MUST BE completed before advancing unless otherwise approved.
Our Apprentice Course runs over the course of a year. We have Classes during the first hour of the Monthly Club Meetings from 6pm - 7pm at the Admin Building on the WSU Puyallup Extension Center Campus
We follow the WASBA Apprentice Course. If you want to take the Apprentice Level Certification Test you will need to purchase the manual, attend classes and keep bees for at least a year.
See Calendar for Class Schedule.
Questions? Education@pcbeekeepers.org
