OSKALOOSA — Aspiring beekeepers and nature enthusiasts are invited to join Beginning Beekeeping Classes at the Environmental Learning Center, located at 2342 Hwy. 92, Oskaloosa. These hands-on classes, sponsored by the Iowa Honey Producers Association and the Mahaska County Conservation Board, will be held every Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., starting on Jan. 24 and running through March 7.

Classes will take place in the lower level of the Environmental Learning Center, with participants

encouraged to enter from the south side of the building. The program is designed for beginners and will cover a range of topics, including equipment needs, colony management, honeybee health and first-year expectations. The cost is $45 per family, which includes all class materials and a one-year membership to the Iowa Honey Producers Association.

Early registration is encouraged as space is limited. To register, contact Jim and Tina Marshall at marshalltmf@gmail.com or call 641-660-0983.