MEXICO — The Western Maine Beekeepers Association will begin its annual Beekeeping School Wednesday, Jan. 25, at Region 9 School. Ten weekly classes are scheduled from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. on Wednesdays.

The sessions will be taught by area beekeepers, so the information is both practical and relevant to the climate in western Maine.

Class subjects include acquiring honey bees, setting up hives, harvesting honey, disease prevention and hive management for each season. Students have the support of club members as they gain hands-on experience with their honey bees.

Throughout the summer, club members will hold open hive meetings to demonstrate the application of the information that was presented in class.

Registration will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, in the cafeteria of Region 9 School. Pre-registration is not required. The cost is $40, which includes the classes, books, handouts and a one-year membership in the Western Maine Beekeepers Association.

FMI: 207-364-0917, [email protected].