Welcome to
Tri-State Beekeepers
About US!
About US!
Welcome to the Tri-State Beekeepers Association website. We are a group of hobbyists in the northern panhandle of West Virginia and the surrounding counties of Ohio and Pennsylvania who are dedicated to promoting the pollinators, especially the honeybee, and beekeeping. Our mission is to nurture the art and science of beekeeping in the Wheeling/Tri-State area and to offer educational and informational services to the public. We meet monthly and host local and state speakers to educate beginners and foster camaraderie among more seasoned members. The meetings are always casual and supportive, drawing on the knowledge of veteran members for an exchange of techniques and know-how to encourage newer beekeepers. We offer a novice beekeeping program and mentor assistance, pairing an experienced member with a beginner.
Beekeeping Classes
for the Novice
With great pride the Tri-State Beekeepers Association announces our 2026 Beekeeping for the Novice course. The course will again be presented by qualified beekeepers from the TriState Beekeepers Association representing master beekeepers and years of beekeeping experience
The course will consist of five installments to be presented from January 21, through February18, meeting on Wednesday evenings from 6:00-8:30 pm at the Good Zoo Building in Oglebay Park, Wheeling. The program will follow a textbook and lecture format. The cost is $50.00 per person plus $15 for the textbook, Beekeeping Basics by Maryann Frazier. Couples may share the same book. All topics needed to become a successful beekeeper including obtaining the necessary equipment and procuring bees will be covered. Even if you are not interested in keeping honey bees, but would like to learn more about the pollinators, you are most welcome to register. Reservations may be made by using the online registration form with a payment accompanying the application. Enrollment is limited so advanced registration is required and registrations will close on, January 16, 2026.
BEEKEEPING FOR THE NOVICE
WHEN: Wednesday evenings from 6:00-8:30 pm January 21, 2026 through February 18, 2026
WHERE: Good Zoo Building, Oglebay Park, Wheeling, WV 26003
WHO: TriState Beekeepers Association
COST: $50 per person including all five lectures. Textbooks will be available for purchase for $15. Individual lectures are not offered. This is a package course.
REGISTRATION: Reservations can be made by using the online registration format (SEE LINK BELOW) or e-mailing Clark Crumrine at tristatebees@gmail.com. Enrollment is limited so advanced registration is required. Registrations will close on January 16, 2026.
Please address all questions to Clark Crumrine at tristatebees@gmail.com.
