East Jefferson Beekeepers Association Presents

2026 Introduction to Beekeeping 

Saturdays, March 14 to April 11*

Who: YOU!

Where: Chimacum Grange*

When: Saturdays/March 14 to April 11

What: Nuts and bolts beekeeping for the absolute beginner. Free with paid club membership.

How: In-person. (Additional online class available to EJ Bees members.)

Classes are open to all EJ Bees members––

Annual Membership: 

$30.00/Individual, $45.00/Family

Our beginning beekeeping class uses The Beekeeper’s Handbook, Fifth Edition, Diana Sammataro and Alphonse Avitabile. Copies are available on-line or through East Jefferson Beekeepers Association

For more information or to join/enroll in class, contact: ejbeesecretary@gmail.com

Cost: The course is free of charge for EJBees members, and you must be a member to participate.

HOW TO SIGN UP FOR THE COURSE: First, join EJBees. Individual membership is $30/year; family membership is $45. Then, register for the beginning beekeeping course in person or by mail.

Join EJBees in person at our meetings on the second Saturday of the month. Please mail your check made out to “EJBA” to the following address:

EJBA, P.O. Box 512 Chimacum, WA 98325

Include your contact information (name, street address, phone, email) with your check and mail it to the address above.

Member benefits include the following:

• monthly general meetings with presentations, discussions, and Q&A sessions
• special events throughout the year
• beekeeping mentors to help you succeed
• monthly newsletter
• workshops
• access to recovered swarms
• and much more

EJBA, P.O. Box 512 Chimacum, WA 98325