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Welcome to the Skagit Valley Beekeepers...
We're glad you're here! We're eager to share our love and knowledge of beekeeping with you. We welcome new beekeepers as well as experienced folks in the Skagit Valley Beekeepers Association. We have many members with multiple levels of experience, from beginning backyard beekeepers to big, commercial operations. We are interested in the different styles of beekeeping and the many phases of beekeeping before and beyond honey production.
We hold monthly meetings with discussions and information presented about beekeeping. We also provide once a year a more formal classroom education using the curriculum developed by the Washington State Beekeepers Association, which allows beekeepers to work towards Apprentice, Journeyman, and Master Beekeeper status.
What We Offer:
Monthly meetings (2nd Thursday of each month).
Weekly, hands-on learning opportunities in our apiary.
Use of the club's extractors and other tools.
Annual Beekeeping Classes
Social Opportunities:
In July we have a potluck family picnic, in March a potluck meeting with a silent auction, and during a few days in August - we set up our booth at the Skagit County Fair and share with lots of visitors some of the joy of keeping bees.
Annual Membership:
Annual Membership in SVBA is good for the full calendar year, running from January 1 through December 31, and costs just $20.00 for an Individual and $30.00 for a Household. To qualify for a Household Membership, all members must live together under the same roof.
You can join at our monthly meeting, print and mail your Membership Application and dues payment, or join online using Square.
Join Us on Facebook: Skagit Valley Beekeepers Association Facebook Group
Beginning Beekeeper Classes
Presented live via Zoom, our Beginning Beekeeper class covers the basics of beekeeping in our area. Whether you're just getting started with the hobby or already have some experience, this course will cover the basics of honey bee biology, colony management, integrated pest management, local insights, and so much more.
The $80 course fee includes two four-hour class sessions led by Dawn Beck, a Cornell University Master Beekeeper, the Washington State Beekeepers Association's (WASBA) Beginning Beekeeper Manual, and the opportunity to test and become certified as a WASBA Beginning Beekeeper.
This year we're offering two separate sessions of our Beginning Beekeeping Class, so you can choose the dates that work best for you:
Sat, Feb 7, and Sun, Feb 8, 8 am - 12 pm each day
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Sat, Mar 7, and Sun, Mar 8, 8 am - 12 pm each day
Register Here for Beginning Beekeeper Class
Bee Brews
Our monthly Bees & Brews are done for the season, but stay tuned for 2026 dates.
Field Days - Educational Opportunity
2026 Dates TBA
ATTENTION - New Beekeepers and wanna-bee Beekeepers: SVBA will hold field days occasionally during the sprint and summer months. These field days are free and open to all current members who want to learn from experienced beekeepers. Remember to bring your suit and gloves!
Our weekly apiary session are done for the season. We'll announce new dates in early 2026. Please make sure you have the current year's liability waiver and emergency contact form on file when attending.
Donations
SVBA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your support helps us continue to protect honey bees, educate our community, and sustain the agricultural heart of Skagit Valley.
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