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
Crystal Coast Beekeepers - Journeyman prep Class
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Nov 15, 2025
Saturday, November 15, 2025
1 day class from 9am to 5:30 pm
First Presbyterian Church
1604 Arendall Street
Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
Class will cover Honey bee biology, Honey bee diseases, Honey bee pests, Honey & wax, Plants and pesticides and Seasonal management.
Bring your lunch or $10.00 to buy into pizza delivery for lunch
Bring material to take notes, no student outlines will be handed out
Cost:
No cost for the class
Class Contact Information:
Email erictalley@ec.rr.com to sign up by 11/5, walk-ins welcome as well
Upcoming Bee Schools
- Feb 21, 2026, 8:30 am: Beaufort County Beekeepers - Beginning Beekeeping Class
- Feb 21, 2026, 8:30 am: Five County Beekeepers - Beekeeping Basics for Beginners
- Feb 21, 2026, 8:30 am: Granville County Beekeepers - Granville Beginning Beekeeper Academy
- Feb 21, 2026, 9:00 am: Hoke County Beekeepers - A Practical & Honest Look at Becoming a Beekeeper
- Feb 21, 2026, 9:00 am: Macon County Beekeepers - Beginning Beekeeping Class
- Feb 28, 2026, All day: Person County Beekeepers - Beginning Beekeeping Class
- Feb 28, 2026, 7:30 am: Johnston County Beekeepers - Beginning Beekeeping Class
- Feb 28, 2026, 9:00 am: Harnett County Beekeepers - Beginning Beekeeping Class
- Mar 2, 2026, 6:00 pm: Hoke County Beekeepers - Beginning Beekeeping Class
- Mar 7, 2026, 8:00 am: Haywood County Beekeepers - Annual Bee School
- 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