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 January 2021
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Jan 9, 2021(1 event)
Wake County Beginning Beekeeping ClassWake County Beginning Beekeeping Class – Saturdays 01/09/2021 - 02/06/2021 Online Sessions: Four Saturdays, January 9-30, 2021, 9 – 11 am plus small break out groups after the online sessions. Visit the Wake County Beekeepers Association for more details and to register. |
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Jan 11, 2021(1 event)
Henderson County Beginning Beekeeping ClassHenderson County Beginning Beekeeping Class All day 01/11/2021 - 02/22/2021 $75 includes membership, book and other materials Zoom meetings with on site as weather permits on Saturdays at Johnson Farm 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 |
Jan 12, 2021(1 event)
Person County Beginning Beekeeping ClassPerson County Beginning Beekeeping Class – January 12-March 16, 2021. Tuesdays, 7-9pm. 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/ |
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Jan 15, 2021(1 event)
Randolph County Beekeepers Beginning Beekeeping ClassRandolph County Beekeepers Beginning Beekeeping Class – 01/15/2021 - 02/12/2021 Five weeks + field day Cooperative Extension Office Cost: $25 If you prefer to learn remotely instead of in person, we offer that option. Contact: Mark Case, MarkCase@aol.com |
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Jan 19, 2021(2 events)
Durham County - Introduction to Beekeeping 2021Durham County - Introduction to Beekeeping 2021 Cost: $65 Tuesday evenings 6:30 PM 8 weeks + field days durhamcounty.beeschool@gmail.com Orange County Beginning Beekeeping ClassOrange County Beginning Beekeeping Class – January 19-March 23, 2021. Tuesdays, 7 pm. 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/ |
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Jan 25, 2021(2 events)
Stanley County Practical Beekeeping ClassStanley County Practical Beekeeping Class – $30 per person, plus cost of book 8 weeks and field day Anne Houck, ahouck2431@aol.com, 980-322-3700 Gaston County Bee SchoolGaston County Bee School – 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 |
Jan 26, 2021(2 events)
Alamance Beginning Beekeeping ClassAlamance Beginning Beekeeping Class – January 26 - April 6, 2021 Via Zoom $75/person, $100/per family, includes state and local club dues We can always be reached at alamancecountybeekeepers@gmail.com Mecklenburg Beginning Beekeeping ClassMecklenburg Beginning Beekeeping Class – January 26-March 23, 2021 $60 includes mentor program meckbeeschool@gmail.com |
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Feb 1, 2021(1 event)
Surry County Beekeepers Beginning Beekeeping ClassSurry County Beekeepers Beginning Beekeeping Class – Consecutive Monday evenings, 7pm-9pm, 2/1/21 - 3/8/21 $30/zoom link The recommended book for this year is “The Beekeeper’s Handbook, 4th Edition” by Diana Sammataro. You can order the book from Amazon. Apiary Inspector Lewis Cauble will be presenting the module on Pests and Diseases of Bees. If you have Pesticide Certification, you can get Pesticide credits for attending the bee school. Call N.C. Surry County Cooperative Extension with any questions, 336.401.8025. |
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Upcoming Bee Schools
- Jun 8, 2024, 8:00 am: Hoke County Beekeepers - Journeyman Test Prep Class