Beekeeping throughout the year is a variable process.
Piedmont North Carolina Beekeeping Calendar
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.
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| Dec 30, 2018 | Dec 31, 2018 | Jan 1, 2019 | Jan 2, 2019 | Jan 3, 2019 | Jan 4, 2019 | Jan 5, 2019Honey Bee Health - Pests, Diseases, and Treatment OptionsHoney Bee Health - Pests, Diseases, and Treatment OptionsJan 5, 2019 – Course Description: Honey Bee Health – Pests, Diseases, and Treatment Options January 5, 2019 Union County Agricultural Center Speaker: Nancy Ruppert, NC Apiary Inspector Course Objectives: Veterinarians will become familiar with honeybee diseases. Veterinarians will learn the skills to assist apiary inspectors with honeybee diseases. Veterinarians will leave with a clear antibiotic treatment plan to aid local beekeepers. Course Agenda: 8:45 – 9:00 Attendance Check-in
10:30 Break (15 minutes)
12:00 Lunch (1 hour)
2:00 Break (15 minutes)
Present Certificate of Participation to Recipients Course Objectives: Veterinarians will become familiar with honeybee diseases. Veterinarians will learn the skills to assist apiary inspectors with honeybee diseases. Veterinarians will leave with a clear antibiotic treatment plan to aid local beekeepers. For More Information, please text or leave a message to: |
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| Jan 6, 2019 | Jan 7, 2019 | Jan 8, 2019Chatham County Beekeepers Association Introduction to BeekeepingChatham County Beekeepers Association Introduction to BeekeepingJan 8, 2019 – Introduction to Beekeeping
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Jan 9, 2019Caswell County Beginning Beekeeping ClassCaswell County Beginning Beekeeping ClassJan 9, 2019 – January 9, 2018 ( 9 weeks + field day ) Caswell County Agriculture Building $75 per person. Includes instruction, book, binder, and handouts. $35 for accompanying friend or family who will be sharing book and materials. Caswell County Beekeepers Association This is an ideal time to learn about beekeeping just prior to obtaining your first bee hives in late March to May. Jan 9 Introduction to Beekeeping For an in-depth list of topics, please visit our chapter website For questions regarding the beekeeping course, please contact Robert Neal |
Jan 10, 2019Guildford County Beginning Beekeeping ClassGuildford County Beginning Beekeeping ClassJan 10, 2019 – January 10, 2019 (6 weeks) Guilford County Ag Center Barn Kitchen $25 individuals $35 family Sponsored by the Guilford County Beekeepers Association Students can download registration form and mail to Treasurer up until Dec 31 2018 or register on the first class as a walk in. The Certified exam will be during last class for ncsb members. Our weather policy is that if Guilford county schools close due to weather we don’t have class. If weather causes cancellation of classes, dates are extended as needed For information or to register, contact James brown jamaldolph@aol.com or Rob Jacobs robertjjacobs@aol.com. Randolph County Beginning Beekeeping ClassRandolph County Beginning Beekeeping ClassJan 10, 2019 – January 1 to February 7, 2019 Randolph County Extension Office $25 per person / $10 for books Teachers, students, and scouting groups may attend at no charge for the class. Students under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information or to register, contact Keith Pritchett - (336) 302-4350. |
Jan 11, 2019 | Jan 12, 2019Onslow County Beginning Beekeeping ClassOnslow County Beginning Beekeeping ClassJan 12, 2019 – Beginning Beekeeping Class January 12 to February 2, 2019 (4 Saturdays) Onslow County Multipurpose Complex $65.00 per person. Includes the book and other materials 16 Hours of basic beekeeping knowledge to get you started and then a mentor to keep you learning. Sponsored by Onslow County Beekeepers Association To Register, email erictalley@ec.rr.com (910) 389-7709 or jeff_Morton@ncsu.edu (910) 330-5732 Beekeepers of the Neuse Beginning Beekeeping ClassBeekeepers of the Neuse Beginning Beekeeping ClassJan 12, 2019 – January 12 to February 9, 2019 Saturdays, 9 am to 1 pm, last day 9 am to 3 pm. Wayne County Cooperative Extension office (Maxwell Building) $60 per person, $85 per family Early Bird special ---- register and pay on or before Dec 15 2018. save $10... $50 per person and $75 per family. Request the registration form at neusebeekeeper@gmail.com and it will be emailed to you. Fill out form and mail with check or money order. For any questions, email neusebeekeepers@gmail.com Honey Bee Health - Pests, Diseases, and Treatment OptionsHoney Bee Health - Pests, Diseases, and Treatment OptionsJan 12, 2019 – Saturday, January 12, 2019 Honey Bee Health – Pests, Diseases, and Treatment OptionsContinuing Education: Four Contact Hours for NC Veterinarians Scotland County Emergency Operations Center Speaker: Nancy Ruppert, NC Apiary Inspector Course Objectives: Course Agenda:9:00 Check-in / Welcome / Introductions
12:30 Lunch (1 hour)
4:00 End / Dismissal Sponsored by the Moore County Beekeepers, Richmond County Beekeepers, Hoke County Beekeepers, Scotland County Beekeepers and the Scotland County Cooperative Extension. For more information or to register, call, text, or email Jackie Hough, Scotland County Beekeepers, 910-977-0950, jhoughrsf@aol.com Iredell County Beginning Beekeeper ClassIredell County Beginning Beekeeper ClassJan 12, 2019 – Beginning Beekeeping ClassSaturday, January 12, 2019 and Saturday, January 19, 2019 Iredell County Agriculture Extension Building Cost: $50 includes lunch and materials Sponsored by Iredell County Beekeepers Each course day will have breaks and one hour for lunch. Our featured speaker is Nancy Ruppert, one of our State Bee Inspectors. We will cover the basics of Bee Anatomy, Pests and Treatments, Nutrition and Feeding, Installation of Nucs or Packages, Equipment and Hive Placement. Agenda and Class schedule on our website. Meal supplied and Questions? Contact Iredellbees@hotmail.com |
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| Jan 13, 2019 | Jan 14, 2019Catawba Beginning Beekeeping ClassCatawba Beginning Beekeeping ClassJan 14, 2019 – January 14 to March 11, 2019 Catawba County Extension Office $50 per person(couples $75) includes 1 book, and first year membership in NCSBA and local club First night class Jan. 14th will begin at 6:30 to allow time to collect payment and hand out materials. Class will meet on Mondays from Jan 14th - March 11th, with the exception of Feb 4th and March 4th. Class will cover aspects of beginning beekeeping. An equipment field day will be scheduled to fit the students schedule. Review and optional test for Certified Beekeeper will be given at the March 11th meeting. To register contact the Catawba County Extension Office (828) 465-8240. For additional information contact Gary Winebarger, secretary of Catawba Valley Beekeepers, 828-234-6938 or artsign@charter.net. Henderson County Beginning Beekeeping ClassHenderson County Beginning Beekeeping ClassJan 14, 2019 – January 14 - February 18, 2019 Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center 75.00 per family. Includes yearly membership and class book |
Jan 15, 2019Davie County Beekeeping For BeginnersDavie County Beekeeping For BeginnersJan 15, 2019 – January 15 to February 19, 2019 Davie County Public Library $50.00 per person/16 and under will be charged $20. Preregister now online at daviebeekeepers.org to reserve your seat. Mecklenburg County(Charlotte) Beginning Beekeeper SchoolMecklenburg County(Charlotte) Beginning Beekeeper SchoolJan 15, 2019 – January 15, 2019 – March 19, 2019 Providence Baptist Church $80 Includes textbook, classes, equipment day, mentoring and much more Class subjects include: For information, contact Gerry Mack at meckbeeschool@gmail.com or (704) 907-2847 Orange County Bee SchoolOrange County Bee SchoolJan 15, 2019 – January 15 – March 19, 2019 (Tuesday nights, 7 to 9 p.m., 10 weeks) Plus 2 Saturday hands-on workshops Held at the Universalist Unitarian building corner of Old NC 10 and Lawrence Road (near WalMart) $95 per person / $150 for couples Fee includes textbook, on-line supplemental material and opportunity to participate in new-beekeeper support groups. Sign up at theocba.org/bee-school/ Questions? Contact OrangeBeeClass@gmail.com Rowan County Beginning Beekeeping ClassRowan County Beginning Beekeeping ClassJan 15, 2019 – January 15-March 26, 2019 Rowan Co. Cooperative Extension Office $75/person. Includes book, resource handouts, & prizes. Cost includes beginner beekeeping book, resource notebook of presentations and reference material, hands-on workshop, weekly prizes, 1-year membership in Rowan Co. Beekeepers Assoc. and field day family event. Class limited to first 60 paid participants. Please make checks payable to RCBA. Please bring in or mail registration and check to NC Coop. Extension, Rowan County Center, 2727-A Old Concord Rd., Salisbury, NC 28146. For information or to register, contact Rowan Co. Cooperative Extension Office 704.216.8970 or on-line at https://rowan.ces.ncsu.edu/, search bee school |
Jan 16, 2019Durham County Intro to BeekeepingDurham County Intro to BeekeepingJan 16, 2019 – Introduction to Beekeeping class Durham Cooperative Extension Office $90, which includes course materials, textbook, DCBA membership and NCSBA membership for 2019 The team of instructors, made up of NC Master Beekeepers, professionals, and experienced members of the Durham County Beekeepers Association, will cover topics necessary for starting your own apiary. See http://www.durhambeekeepers.org/bee-school-2019/ for information and online registration. |
Jan 17, 2019 | Jan 18, 2019 | Jan 19, 2019Rutherford County Beginning Beekeeping ClassRutherford County Beginning Beekeeping ClassJan 19, 2019 – January 19 to February 16, 2019 Rutherford County Administration Office $45 pre-registered/$50 first day of class Our school will provide the basics to start you on your way as a beekeeper Registration will take place on January 19, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. at the school location. To pre-register or for questions email rutherfordcountyncbeekeepers@gmail.com Cleveland County Beginning Beekeeping ClassCleveland County Beginning Beekeeping ClassJan 19, 2019 – January 19 to 26, 2019 Cleveland County Cooperative Extension Office Sponsored by the Cleveland County Beekeepers $25. Includes one year membership in the Cleveland County chapter and text book For information or to register, contact Regie Endsley drend@bellsouth.net (704) 538-3454, |
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| Jan 20, 2019 | Jan 21, 2019 | Jan 22, 2019Robeson County Beginning Beekeeping ClassRobeson County Beginning Beekeeping ClassJan 22, 2019 – January 22 to March 9, 2019 Robeson County Extension Office $30 includes book and other materials For information or to register, contact Nelson Brownlee, (910) 671-3276, nelson_brownlee@ncsu.edu Cabarrus County Beginning Beekeeping ClassCabarrus County Beginning Beekeeping ClassJan 22, 2019 – January 22 to March 26, 2019 Nine sessions. Tuesday evenings, 7 - 9 PM Cabarrus County Cooperative Extension Center $43.00 per person Register online at http://go.ncsu.edu/registercabarrus or in person at 715 Cabarrus Ave, Concord NC 28027. Contact the Extension office with registration questions at 704-920-3310. For questions, contact Todd Eury at (704) 791-3015 |
Jan 23, 2019 | Jan 24, 2019Person County Beginning Beekeeping ClassPerson County Beginning Beekeeping ClassJan 24, 2019 – January 24 – March 28, 2019 (10 weeks plus 2 Saturday hands-on workshops) Person County Office Building $75 per person / $125 for couples Topics include how to get started, choosing and assembling equipment, disease and pest management, basic honey bee biology, tasks throughout the seasons and much more. Instructors include NC Master Beekeepers, a NC Apiary Inspector and a NCSU apiculture researcher. Fee includes textbook, on-line supplemental material and 1 year membership in PCBA. See www.personcountybeekeepers.org for on-line registration. |
Jan 25, 2019 | Jan 26, 20195CBA Beekeeping Basics for Beginners5CBA Beekeeping Basics for BeginnersJan 26, 2019 – Beekeeping Basics for Beginners Saturday, January 26, 2019, 8:45-4:30 Bennett Bunn Plantation Sponsored by 5CBA The class costs $55, which covers a comprehensive course pack, classroom instruction, lunch, refreshments, attendance to an unlimited number of hands-on field days that will be scheduled throughout the season, and a 1-year membership to 5CBA. Organizers are asking that participants purchase and read the book, "First Lessons in Beekeeping" (2007) by Keith Delaplane prior to the class. Please visit www.5CBA.org for more information. Registration opens mid-November. |
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| Jan 27, 2019 | Jan 28, 2019Davidson County Beginning Beekeeping ClassDavidson County Beginning Beekeeping ClassJan 28, 2019 – January 28, 2019 ( 5 weeks + Field Day ) Monday evenings from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM on the following dates: 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/25, 3/11. Field day on 3/16 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Davidson County Cooperative Extension Building Auditorium $45 per person/$35 ea./Couple includes 1 book and 1 year membership for NCSBA and DCBA. For more information please contact John Pledger at 336-475-5137 Gaston County Beekeeping SchoolGaston County Beekeeping SchoolJan 28, 2019 – Beginning Beekeeping Class January 28 to April 1, 2019 Citizens Resource Center/Gaston County Extension Office $95 includes textbook and county/state membership A 10 week introductory course that is designed to help learn what you need to know to get started in beekeeping. Includes classroom instruction, Beekeeping for dummies textbook, 2019 membership in Gaston County Bee Association, 2019 North Carolina State Beekeeper Association membership, and access to our mentor program. Students will be able participate in extra weekend workshops and field days for hands-on experience. Also included is a BBQ banquet for the student and immediate family. ONLINE Registration at http://www.gastonbee.org/bee-school-2019-registration Stanly County Beginning Beekeeping ClassStanly County Beginning Beekeeping ClassJan 28, 2019 – January 19 to March 18, 2019 Stanly County Agri-Civic Center Cost is to be determined 8 week class on basic and advanced training on how to prepare for, acquire, and manage honey bee colonies. |
Jan 29, 2019Chowan County Introduction to BeekeepingChowan County Introduction to BeekeepingJan 29, 2019 – January 29 to February 26, 2019 College of the Albemarle, Edenton Campus Sponsored by the Beekeepers of Chowan County. Beekeeping is a complex but rewarding undertaking. This class will give students a basic understanding of what is required to become a successful beekeeper. Students will learn how to prepare to keep bees, how to install bees in a hive and how to care for bees through the first year. One of the very important lessons in the class will be how to get support for their beekeeping efforts after the class. Suggested Textbook (purchase on your own) Beekeeping for Dummies, 4th Edition To register for the course, please call COA at 252-335-0821 ext 2250. For specific "bee course" questions, email beekeepersofchowancounty2017@gmail.com.
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Jan 30, 2019 | Jan 31, 2019Albemarle Beekeeping 101Albemarle Beekeeping 101Jan 31, 2019 – January 31 through February 14, 2019 Corinth Baptist Church $35 Beekeeping 101 Course offered by Beekeepers of the Albemarle is an introductory course to help you gain knowledge and information as you enter the world of beekeeping. Different topics discussed each night. Different topics will be presented each night and attendance for all nights is highly encouraged. Cost of the course includes 1 year membership with the Beekeepers of the Albemarle and North Carolina State Beekeepers Association. Hosted by the Beekeepers of the Albermarle Tickets available on www.eventbrite.com |
Feb 1, 2019Columbus County Beginning Beekeeping ClassColumbus County Beginning Beekeeping ClassFeb 1, 2019All day February 1 -3, 2019 Columbus County Extension Office $50.00 per person Weekend beginner beekeeping school, a field day to follow in the Spring. For information or to register, contact Michael Shuman, 910-640-6605 or David Bridger at dbridgers118@bellsouth.net. |
Feb 2, 2019Brunswick County Beginning Bee SchoolBrunswick County Beginning Bee SchoolFeb 2, 2019 – February 2, 2019 to March 9, 2019 Brunswick County NC Cooperative Extension Office classroom $50.00 per person Sponsored by the Brunswick County Beekeepers Join the Brunswick County Beekeepers for this fun and informative 6 week study in Beginning Beekeeping. Free interest seminar on 2-2-19. No previous beekeeping experience needed. Includes Field Day demonstrations! For information or to register, contact Karen Edgar at 910-367-1896 or 910-443-2336 or email brunswickcountybeekeepers@outlook.com. McDowell Honey Bees Beginning Beekeeping ClassMcDowell Honey Bees Beginning Beekeeping ClassFeb 2, 2019 – Back to Basics Beginning Beekeeping Class McDowell Technical Community College No cost. Optional textbook available. Everyone is invited to attend the McDowell Honey Bees' highly popular Bee School---it's free and open to the public! Our annual Bee School fills to capacity every year, so be sure and sign up early. In addition to guest speakers covering major topics of interest each day, there will also be honey tasting, a honey extraction demo, door prizes, and lots more! The course is open to anyone of any age interested in the basics of beekeeping. Register at http://www.mcdowellhoneybees.org. Forsyth County Beginning Beekeeping SchoolForsyth County Beginning Beekeeping SchoolFeb 2, 2019 – Beginning Beekeeping Class February 2, 2019 ( 5 weeks + field day + certified written exam day) Forsyth County Extension Office $65 per person. Price includes 1 year membership with the FCBA. The NCSBA Certified exam will be given on Saturday, April 6. For information or to register, contact June Hartness, 336-403-6148, junehartness@gmail.com. |
Upcoming Bee Schools
- Jan 19, 2019, 8:00 am: Rutherford County Beginning Beekeeping Class
- Jan 19, 2019, 9:00 am: Cleveland County Beginning Beekeeping Class
- Jan 22, 2019, 6:00 pm: Robeson County Beginning Beekeeping Class
- Jan 22, 2019, 7:00 pm: Cabarrus County Beginning Beekeeping Class
- Jan 24, 2019, 7:00 pm: Person County Beginning Beekeeping Class
- Jan 26, 2019, 8:45 am: 5CBA Beekeeping Basics for Beginners
- Jan 28, 2019, 7:00 pm: Davidson County Beginning Beekeeping Class
- Jan 28, 2019, 7:00 pm: Gaston County Beekeeping School
- Jan 28, 2019, 7:00 pm: Stanly County Beginning Beekeeping Class
- Jan 29, 2019, 6:00 pm: Chowan County Introduction to Beekeeping
- Jan 31, 2019, 7:00 pm: Albemarle Beekeeping 101
- Feb 1, 2019, All day: Columbus County Beginning Beekeeping Class
- Feb 2, 2019, 8:00 am: Brunswick County Beginning Bee School
- Feb 2, 2019, 8:30 am: McDowell Honey Bees Beginning Beekeeping Class
- Feb 2, 2019, 9:00 am: Forsyth County Beginning Beekeeping School
- Feb 4, 2019, 6:30 pm: New Hanover Beginning Beekeeping Class
- Feb 4, 2019, 7:00 pm: Surry County Beginning Beekeeping Class
- Feb 7, 2019, 6:30 pm: Moore County Beginning Beekeeping Class
- Feb 9, 2019, 9:00 am: Wilkes County Beginning Beekeeping Class
- Feb 12, 2019, 7:00 pm: Tar River (Greenville) Beginning Beekeeper Class
- Feb 16, 2019, 8:00 am: Buncombe County Beginning Beekeeping Class
- Feb 16, 2019, 9:00 am: Granville County Beginning Beekeeping Class
- Feb 16, 2019, 9:00 am: Harnett County Beginner Beekeeping Course
- Feb 16, 2019, 9:15 am: Caldwell County Beginning Beekeeping Class
- Feb 23, 2019, 8:00 am: Wake County Beginning Beekeeping Class
- Mar 9, 2019, 8:00 am: Wilson County Beginning Beekeeping Class
- Mar 9, 2019, 8:30 am: Cashie Beekeepers Beginning Beekeeping Class
- Mar 16, 2019, 9:00 am: Yadkin County Beginning Beekeeping Class
- Mar 23, 2019, All day: Burke County Beginning Beekeeping School
- Apr 6, 2019, 9:00 am: Richmond County Beginning Beekeeping Class
- Apr 27, 2019, 9:00 am: MBP Spring Testing