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Fall Meeting 2021

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Fall Meeting 2021

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Wake County Beginning Beekeeping Class

Henderson County Beginning Beekeeping Class

Person County Beginning Beekeeping Class

Randolph County Beekeepers Beginning Beekeeping Class

Durham County - Introduction to Beekeeping 2021

Orange County Beginning Beekeeping Class

Stanley County Practical Beekeeping Class

Gaston County Bee School

Alamance Beginning Beekeeping Class

Mecklenburg Beginning Beekeeping Class

Surry County Beekeepers Beginning Beekeeping Class

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Fall Meeting 2021

NCSBA Logo Merchandise

Wake County Beginning Beekeeping Class

Henderson County Beginning Beekeeping Class

Person County Beginning Beekeeping Class

Randolph County Beekeepers Beginning Beekeeping Class

Durham County - Introduction to Beekeeping 2021

Orange County Beginning Beekeeping Class

Stanley County Practical Beekeeping Class

Gaston County Bee School

Alamance Beginning Beekeeping Class

Mecklenburg Beginning Beekeeping Class

Surry County Beekeepers Beginning Beekeeping Class

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

North Carolina State Beekeepers Association

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7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Oct 4, 2021 – Union County Beginning Beekeeping Class
All day, Nov 19, 2021 – Nov 20, 2021 – NCSBA Summer Meeting

The NCSBA is the foundation of beekeeping in North Carolina, reinforced with the cooperative efforts of the NCSU Entomology Extension Apiary Program and the NCDA&CS Plant Industry Division Apiary Services. With 4000+ members statewide and beyond our borders, we are the largest and one of the most active state beekeeping organizations in the country. We cordially invite you to visit our website, learn more about beekeeping, and join us in the fascinating world of honey bees!

The mission of the NCSBA is to:

Encourage better beekeeping methodology
Promote cooperation among the beekeepers of the state and nation
Reach a common understanding regarding our problems and their solutions
Maintain friendly and helpful relations among beekeeping advocates
Develop markets for beekeeping products
Foster closer cooperation among members of the NCSBA
Improve purposes relating to honey bees and beekeeping exclusively for its members and the general public

9 Wake County Beginning Beekeeping Class Jan 9, 2021 9:30 am – 11:30 am Saturdays 01/09/2021 - 02/06/2021 9 am - 11:30 am This class will be using Zoom for 4 consecutive Saturdays mornings in January 2021 Online Sessions: Four Saturdays, January 9-30, 2021, 9 – 11 am plus small break out groups after the online sessions. Recorded sessions will be available online if missed and for review. Practical: TBA spring/summer 2021 Class Location: via Zoom Workshop cost: $40 Visit the Wake County Beekeepers Association for more details and to register. Beth Harris 919-561-3612, webmaster@wakecountybeekeepers.org More information

11 Henderson County Beginning Beekeeping Class Jan 11, 2021 All day 01/11/2021 - 02/22/2021 Monday evenings 7-8:30 pm 7 weeks + field days $75 includes membership, book and other materials https://hcbeekeepers.org/ Zoom meetings with on site as weather permits on Saturdays at Johnson Farm Field days at Johnson Farm 3346 Haywood Rd, Hendersonville, NC, North Carolina 28791 This is one of this region’s most extensive beekeeping courses consisting of 7 class sessions, 4 outdoor sessions and at least 2 apiary sessions. The course objective is to prepare you to successfully care for your bees during the first year of beekeeping. The $75 fee includes a textbook, course materials and a one year Family membership to HCBA. Those completing the class and planning to become spring 2021 beekeepers are encouraged to take advantage of HCBA's mentor program. The class is held every Monday evening for 7 weeks beginning January 11, 2021 from 7 to 8:30 PM. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, all classes will be on the ZOOM platform. Apiary Sessions will be held at Historic Johnson Farm, 3346 Haywood Rd More information

12 Person County Beginning Beekeeping Class Jan 12, 2021 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm January 12-March 16, 2021. Tuesdays, 7-9pm. 10 weeks $60 individual or $100 per family using the same link This 10-week course focuses on beekeeping using generally accepted beekeeping practices for traditional Langstroth style beehives. Knowledgeable, highly-experienced instructors cover the biology of beekeeping, essential beekeeping skills, monitoring and treatment of pests and diseases, seasonal hive management and other relevant topics. At the end of the course, you will be prepared to begin beekeeping. Bee school graduates also have the opportunity to take the NCSBA Certified Beekeeper written. See curriculum and full information at http://www.personcountybeekeepers.org. Robert Brauer, rwbrauer@gmail.com. Sign up at http://www.personcountybeekeepers.org/bee-school/bee-school-registration/ More information

15 Randolph County Beekeepers Beginning Beekeeping Class Jan 15, 2021 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm 01/15/2021 - 02/12/2021 Five weeks + field day Cooperative Extension Office Randolph County Cooperative Extension Office, 1003 South Fayetteville Street, North Carolina 27203 Cost: $25 If you prefer to learn remotely instead of in person, we offer that option. Contact: Mark Case, MarkCase@aol.com More information

19 Durham County - Introduction to Beekeeping 2021 Jan 19, 2021 6:30 pm Cost: $65 Tuesday evenings 6:30 PM 8 weeks + field days durhamcounty.beeschool@gmail.com http://www.durhambeekeepers.org/bee-school-2021/ More information Orange County Beginning Beekeeping Class Jan 19, 2021 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm January 19-March 23, 2021. Tuesdays, 7 pm. 10 weeks plus one Saturday workshop and one Saturday field day $75 individual / $125 friends/family rate (see details) Open to anyone/everyone, not just Orange County residents! Same outstanding instructors as always, but held via Zoom for a COVID-19 world. Rates are reduced a little this year to reflect our reduced costs, and this year's Family/Friends Rate allows the entire family (or group of friends etc.) to learn beekeeping together, as long as you share a single Zoom connection. See curriculum and full information at https://theocba.org/education/intro-to-beekeeping-class/. Randall Austin, OCBA Bee School Headmaster, OrangeBeeClass@gmail.com. Sign up at https://theocba.org/education/intro-to-beekeeping-class/ More information

25 Stanley County Practical Beekeeping Class Jan 25, 2021 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm $30 per person, plus cost of book 8 weeks and field day Anne Houck, ahouck2431@aol.com, 980-322-3700 More information Gaston County Bee School Jan 25, 2021 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Start Date: 1/25/2021 End Date 3/29/2021 10 weeks & field days & workshops Monday evening 7-9pm Venture Church, 800 E Main St, Dallas, NC 28034 $95 includes 2021 GCBA & NCSBA membership, book, materials http://www.gastonbee.org/bee-school-registration/ This is a 10 week introductory course that is designed to help learn what you need to know to get started in beekeeping. The course covers Basic Bee biology, Castes, Anatomy, Life-cycles, & Pheromones , Apiary Set-up, Wooden-ware & Tools/Equipment, Seasonal Hive Management, Honey Bee Diseases, Pests, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Strategy and Treatment Options, and Harvesting and Extracting Honey. Seating for this course is limited. Pre Registration advised. Registrar Jean Bess - registrarofgcba@gmail.com (704) 860-9380 President Burton Beasley - presgcba@gmail.com (704) 860-1147 More information

26 Alamance Beginning Beekeeping Class Jan 26, 2021 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm January 26 - April 6, 2021 Tuesday evenings, 7pm Via Zoom $75/person, $100/per family, includes state and local club dues We can always be reached at alamancecountybeekeepers@gmail.com More information Mecklenburg Beginning Beekeeping Class Jan 26, 2021 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm January 26-March 23, 2021 Tuesday evenings 7 pm on Zoom 9 weeks $60 includes mentor program meckbeeschool@gmail.com www.meckbees.org (704) 953-0565 More information