Lehigh Valley Beekeepers Association is offering a four-session "Introduction to Beekeeping" class 7-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 4, 18 and March 4 and 18 at Lehigh Carbon Community College, 4525 Education Park Drive, Schnecksville.

Registration fee includes a reference book, course materials, refreshments and planned field trips to the club's apiaries for hands-on experience.

Youth under the age of 16 years, accompanied by a registered adult, are invited to attend at a reduced fee. Class size is limited.

If you are considering becoming a beekeeper, stop by the Lehigh County Ag Center, next to Dorney Park, South Whitehall, 1-3 p.m. Jan. 17 to talk with experienced beekeepers. Adults who register and pay at this informational meeting will receive a $5 discount off the registration fee.

Classes will cover basic bee biology; necessary equipment; setting up the hive and adding the bees; a typical year in the life of a beekeeper; honey bee pests and treatment options, assembling hives and components, hive ventilation, feeding and honey extraction.

Registration can also be processed by visiting lehighvalleybeekeepers.org or by contacting Blaine Holden, course coordinator, at blaineholden@hotmail.com or 610-767-0306.