The Lancaster County Beekeepers Society (LCBS) will hold its 2025 New Beekeeper Workshop on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Gathering Place, 6 Pine St., Mount Joy. Doors will open at 7:15 a.m.

This annual one-day event aims to equip attendees with all the information they need to start the hobby of beekeeping. Topics will include hive biology, choosing the proper location, tools and equipment, and where and how to get honey bees.

The fee includes a continental breakfast, lunch, and a one-year family membership in the society. There is a discount for additional household members. Space is limited, and advance registration is required at https://lancasterbeekeepers.org/workshop.

Formed in Lancaster in 1876, the Lancaster County Beekeepers Society seeks to gain a better understanding of honey bee biology and behavior, provide public awareness and services, and promote honey and other products of the hive. LCBS is a nonprofit organization.