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Calendar

Apiary Tasks by Month

Beekeeping throughout the year is a variable process. Fitting annual apiary duties with the rest of your life can be tricky.  NC State Apiary Inspector Nancy Ruppert has given us a helpful list of what can be expected throughout the year for beekeepers in the Piedmont. Those outside of central North Carolina will need to adjust for local conditions. We hope you find the Piedmont North Carolina Beekeeping Calendar useful.

NCSBA  Events

Events in March 2026

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1Mar 1, 2026
2Mar 2, 2026●(1 event)

Hoke County Beekeepers - Beginning Beekeeping Class

6:00 pm
Mar 2, 2026

March 2, 2026  - March 30, 2026
Monday evenings 6-9pm for 5 weeks

Hoke County Cooperative Extension Office
645 E. Palmer Street
Raeford, North Carolina 28376

Cost:
$60 per person includes books, 1 yr membership to local club and NCSBA

Certified and practical exams will be offered at the conclusion of the class. Field days will be determined by the weather and conducted on Saturdays.

Class Contact Information:
Guy Wall, 520-559-1889, kngstrk@gmail.com
https://www.hokecountybeekeepers.com/beeschool

More information

3Mar 3, 2026
4Mar 4, 2026
5Mar 5, 2026
6Mar 6, 2026
7Mar 7, 2026●(1 event)

Haywood County Beekeepers - Annual Bee School

8:00 am – 9:00 am
Mar 7, 2026

03/07/2026
One day school with a Field day
Saturday, March 7, 2026. 8am - 4:30 pm
Field day will be April 11th

Location
Haywood County Cooperative Extension Center
589 Raccoon Rd
Waynesville, North Carolina 28786

Cost:
$60 per person/$80 Couples includes book, membership, chance to win 3 lbs package bees

Chapter website:
http://www.hcbees.org

Additional Information:
Call Brother Allen for more info. @(828) 400-1735
brotherallenapiary@gmail.com

More information

8Mar 8, 2026
9Mar 9, 2026
10Mar 10, 2026
11Mar 11, 2026
12Mar 12, 2026
13Mar 13, 2026
14Mar 14, 2026●(1 event)

Yadkin County Beekeepers - Beginning Beekeeping Class

9:00 am
Mar 14, 2026

03/14/2026 - 04/18/2026
5 weeks (skipping Easter) + field day

Saturdays, 9AM to 12 noon

Location:
Union Cross Friends Church
2533 Union Cross Church
Yadkinville, NC, 27055

Cost:
$75/ person/ $125/ couple with one book, students under 18, $25

We offer a comprehensive course covering all aspects of beekeeping. Class room sessions will cover the history of beekeeping, anatomy/physiology, seasonal management, pests and honey bee diseases. In addition we have a hands on class where we students learn about various tools, how to assemble equipment and the use of our honey extractor. Text- "Beekeepers Handbook, 5th edition. Preregistration is encouraged.

Class Contact Information:
Jerry Hopping, NCSBA Master Beekeeper
336 671 6307
jlhopping47@gmail.com

More information

15Mar 15, 2026
16Mar 16, 2026
17Mar 17, 2026
18Mar 18, 2026
19Mar 19, 2026
20Mar 20, 2026
21Mar 21, 2026●(1 event)

Wilson County Beekeepers - Beginning Beekeeping Class

8:00 am
Mar 21, 2026

03/21/2026 - 03/21/2026
1 full day +3 consecutive Saturdays for hands on in the Apiary

When:
March 21, 2026 8:00 am -5:00pm

Location
Wilson County Extension Office
1806 Goldsboro Street, NC 27893

Cost:
75.00 per person

Chapter website:
http://wilsonbeekeepers.org

Additional Information:
Lunch is provided. Text book included. One year membership included to the WCBA.

Class Contact Information:
Curt Anderson
canderson1960@gmail.com

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Upcoming Bee Schools

  • Mar 14, 2026, 9:00 am: Yadkin County Beekeepers - Beginning Beekeeping Class
  • Mar 21, 2026, 8:00 am: Wilson County Beekeepers - Beginning Beekeeping Class
  • Jun 6, 2026, 8:00 am: Chatham County - Intermediate Beekeeping Class
  • Jun 20, 2026, 8:30 am: Journeyman Prep Class - Morehead City
September 10, 2025

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