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  • Introduction to Beekeeping Class 2026

    Sunday, March 8th | 10am-1pm | Sebastopol Grange Hall
  • Reserve your seat now for a three hour lecture on basic beekeeping information on how to get started with bees, use of equipment and what to expect in your first year. Lecture and Q&A with equipment demos, no live bees. Get answers to your questions. A must have class if you are interested in keeping bees.

    Taught by Doug Vincent, Owner and Beekeeper of Beekind.

    Learn More at Beekind.com

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    Introduction to Beekeeping ClassAnnual in-person lecture and Q&A with Beekind owner and beekeeper Doug Vincent
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  • Frequently Asked Questions

    • What does the class consist of, and what will I learn? 
    • It is a lecture with a Q&A portion with equipment demo. There will not be any live bee demonstrations. For more details, please visit our website.

    • Where is the class held? 
    • The class will be held indoors at the Sebastopol Grange Hall: 6000 Sebastopol Avenue (Same as Hwy. 12) Sebastopol, CA 95472. 

    • What time should I arrive? 
    • Please arrive between 9:30 am and 9:45 am. We recommend arriving closer to 9:30 if you need to purchase any additional tickets.

    • What should I bring? 
    • Bring a notebook and a pen. We will provide cookies and water during break, but you may choose to bring your own food if you like!

    • Will the Beekind store be open to purchase bees and supplies afterwards? 
    • Yes! We are open Sundays 10am-4 pm. We are open 10am-6pm Monday through Saturday. Our store is located at 921 Gravenstein Hwy. S Sebastopol, CA. Approximately 1.5 miles from the class venue.

    • Is filming allowed? 
    • We don't allow filming, but (non-flash) photographs are okay!

    • How do I reserve another seat? 
    • You can sign up on our website, in person, or by calling (707) 824-2905. Tickets will be available at the door until sold out. Online ticket sales end at 12pm on Saturday 3/7

    • What if I can't make it in person? 
    • If you're unable to attend the in-person lecture, you can still watch it from home! Get lifetime access to our online course featuring 1.5 hours of professionally edited content from Doug's 2025 lecture, plus 6 quick-reference video shorts, essential documents, and ongoing resources. Learn more on our website. 

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