Beekeeper Certification Online Courses
Mt. Baker Beekeepers Association proudly offers WASBA Beekeeping Certification Courses several times a year;
BEGINNING COURSE
This is a WASBA Beginning Beekeeper Certification – online class includes WASBA membership, beginner workbook, class and certification test. MBBA Membership is not included – Please consider supporting our educational programs and guest speakers. Registration is now Open! Class starting March 30th; April 4th; April 18th and April 20th from 6-8 PM at the Ferndale Public Library or via Zoom. Registration ends for this event on March 26th.
APPRENTICE COURSE
This is a WASBA Apprentice Beekeeper Certification – online class includes WASBA membership, apprentice workbook, patch and certification. Registration is now Closed. NOTE: Apprentice Certification requires completion of the Beginning Course and at least 1 year of beekeeping experience.
Who’s interested in working on Beekeeper Certifications?
The MBBA is planning ahead for its bee classes in 2023! The MBBA will be offering bee classes in 2023 starting with the BEGINNER BEEKEEPER level. The curriculum will follow the Washington State Beekeepers Association Master Beekeepers Program (WASBA).
Beginner Class is now accepting registration for the following dates March 30th; April 4th; April 18th and April 2oth from 6-8 PM at the Ferndale Public Library or via Zoom. Registration ends for this event on March 26th.
For those of you who have completed the Apprentice level, the MBBA is offering the JOURNEYMAN level. The requirements are rigorous for the Journeyman level; after completing the Apprentice level the candidate must: achieve 35 service points, keep colonies for 3 years, maintain a beekeeping journal for 2 years, mentor a new beekeeper, pass the Journeyman test with a score of 85%, and pass the Journeyman Field Test Report with a score of at least 90%. Email a request to secretary@mtbakerbeekeepers.org if interested.
Thank you to everyone who supports your local bee club’s education efforts!
If you would like to be put on our waiting list for upcoming Educational Events! Please email secretary@mtbakerbeekeepers.org