Expert beekeeper and Mendocino county native Carson Elmer will walk participants through the process of becoming a beekeeper, including choosing the hive style and equipment that is right for you; choosing the ideal location for your hive; getting bees and installing them into their new home, and caring for bees throughout the spring and summer.

Part 3 will be offered in the spring and will cover late-season topics including when and how to harvest honey, and how to care for the bees in the fall and winter.

Participants will have ample time to ask questions.