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October Beginner Beekeeping Classes

October 7, 2023

8:30 AM Registration 

Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds

164 Eastland Road, Berea, Ohio 44017. 

Please ENTER at Gate 2 and proceed to Building #30 – The Bee Barn.


  • Registration begins at 8:30 AM with coffee and donuts. 
  • Class begins promptly at 9 AM. 
  •  Lunch will be served at noon.


The course costs $50.00 which includes 1 classroom session and a 1-year Family Membership to GCBA from October 2023 until December 31, 2024. This course is designed for anyone interested in becoming a backyard beekeeper, no experience is necessary. Basic honeybee terminology, required equipment, best management practices and more will be presented.


A limited number of Beekeeping for Dummies, 5th Edition is available for purchase for $25.00.


REGISTER below. We accept credit/debit cards for payment. You may mail or bring the payment* to our meetings. Forms will also be  available at the monthly GCBA meetings. Your personal information is for club use only and will not be shared with anyone.  * Please do not mail cash.

GCBA

Sarah Alonso

4358 Tamarack Drive

Parma, OH 44134

October 7 - Class Registration

Register Today!

Beginner Beekeeping Classes

2023 - February 1, 8, 15, 22

7:00 - 9:00 PM

Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds

19201 E Bagley Road, Bldg 25

Middleburg Heights, Ohio 44130 


This four-part course is for anyone interested in learning more about honey bees and can help you decide if beekeeping is for you. Basic honey bee biology and beekeeping techniques, equipment needs, site selection, best management practices, bee diseases, and more will be presented.


Our Goal:  The Greater Cleveland Beekeepers Association supports, educates, and connects both beekeepers and aspiring beekeepers alike through monthly meetings/classes. 


GCBA Events held throughout the year:

  • Field Day
  • GCBA Summer Picnic
  • Cuyahoga County Fair Booth 
  • GCBA Holiday Parties 
  • Live Hive Installations/Demonstrations


See below for Class Flyer & Registration Form. Please complete the GCBA Class Registration form, mail, email or attach the form through our Contact us.  You may mail or bring the payment* to our meetings. Forms will also be  available at the monthly GCBA meetings. Your personal information is for club use only and will not be shared with anyone.  * Please do not mail cash.

GCBA

Sarah Alonso

4358 Tamarack Drive

Parma, OH 44134

See Class Presentations below for download.

Class Flyer & Registration Form

2023 Beginner Beekeeping Class flyer (pdf)

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Beginner Beekeeping Class Registration (pdf)

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Beginner Beekeeping Class Presentations

Beginners Beekeeping Class-1 (pdf)Download
Beginners Beekeeping Class-2 (pdf)Download
Beginners Beekeeping Class-3 (pdf)Download
Beginners Beekeeping Class-4 (pdf)Download

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