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 February 2022
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Jan 30, 2022
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Jan 31, 2022
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Feb 1, 2022(2 events)
Burke County Beekeepers - Beginning Beekeeping ClassBurke County Beekeepers - Beginning Beekeeping Class – 2/01/2022 - 2/22/2022 4 consecutive Tuesday nights - 2 hours each . Field Day TBD 2/1- in person at the Extension Office Morganton 6-7:30pm then last 3 Tuesdays virtually from 6-8pm $50 per person- includes 1 yr local & State membership, books and materials This years beginners class will be using the book: First Lessons in Beekeeping by Keith Delaplane, A Field Guide to Honeybees and Their Maladies by the Penn State Extension along with other printed materials. This class will be held on 4 consecutive Tuesdays in Feb with the first class being in person at the Burke County Extension Office at 130 Ammons Drive Morganton from 6-7:30pm then virtually after that via Zoom from 6-8pm. Field Day(s) TBD for March/April. If interested, please contact the Burke County Extension Office at (828) 764-9480 to Register Cabarrus Beginning Beekeeping ClassCabarrus Beginning Beekeeping Class – 2/01/2022 - 3/29/2022 Bethel Weseylan Church Fellowship building $43.00 includes book and 1 year membership http://www.cabarrusbees.com Upon completion of the class, participates will have the opportunity to test for the certified beekeeper designation through the NC Beekeeper Association. Visit www.cabarrusbees.com and click on Beginner Beekeeping course to register. Contact:
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Feb 5, 2022(1 event)
Buzz on Beekeeping - Beginning Beekeeping Class - McDowell Honey BeesBuzz on Beekeeping - Beginning Beekeeping Class - McDowell Honey Bees – 2/05/2022 - 4/23/2022 McDowell Technical Community College Free, textbook optional Free Four Day Beginning Beekeeping Course Register at https://www.mcdowellhoneybees.org/bee-school-registrations |
Feb 6, 2022
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Feb 7, 2022(1 event)
Beginning Beekeeping Class - Catawba Valley BeekeepersBeginning Beekeeping Class - Catawba Valley Beekeepers All day 2/07/2022 - 3/14/2022 Monday Evenings starting at 7pm for 6 weeks Catawba County Extension Office $50 per person / $75 couples Class runs for 6 consecutive Monday nights. Cost includes textbook (one textbook for couples) and first year memberships in State and Local. Demonstration on how to install packages at the package pick up date along with demonstration on various methods of varroa testing. Contact: |
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Feb 12, 2022(1 event)
Beaufort County Beekeepers - Beginning Beekeeping ClassBeaufort County Beekeepers - Beginning Beekeeping Class All day 2/12/2022 - 2/26/2022 Saturday, 9:00-4:00 for 3 weeks Beaufort County Community College Cost: $50 Contact: |
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Feb 19, 2022(1 event)
Five County Beekeepers - Beekeeping Basics for BeginnersFive County Beekeepers - Beekeeping Basics for Beginners – 1 day + multiple optional field days throughout 2022 Bennet Bunn Lodge $55 (includes course pack, lunch, 5CBA annual club membership); $40 for current club members This one-day workshop is packed full of information on the basics needed to get started in beekeeping. Topics include honey bee biology, beekeeping equipment, pests and diseases that affect honey bees, getting started with your own hives, and more. Jesse Goslen (beeschool@5CBA.org) for registration questions. |
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Feb 24, 2022(1 event)
Neuse Regional Beekeepers Beginning Beekeeping ClassNeuse Regional Beekeepers Beginning Beekeeping Class All day 6 weeks and field days February 24, 2022 - March 31, 2022 N. C. Cooperative Extension Lenoir County $40.00 per person includes book and other materials Contact: |
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Feb 28, 2022(1 event)
Union County Beginning Beekeeping ClassUnion County Beginning Beekeeping Class – 2/28/2022 - 4/25/2022 Cost: $70 https://www.ucncbeekeepers.org/beginning-bee-school Contact: |
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Mar 5, 2022(2 events)
Beekeepers of Wilkes County - Beginning Beekeeping CourseBeekeepers of Wilkes County - Beginning Beekeeping Course All day 3/05/2022 - 4/09/2022 3 classroom sessions and a day in the beeyard Wilkes County Agricultural Center $50 per student , 18 & under $25 Course will be on Saturdays starting at 9 am and ending at 1:00 pm. Breaks with snacks provided. Course manual included. 1 year membership to Beekeepers of Wilkes and NCSBA also included in the tuition. Contact: Yadkin County Beginning Beekeeping ClassYadkin County Beginning Beekeeping Class – March 5 - April 2, 2022 Union Cross Friends Meeting (building in back of the church) $35.00 includes book We will spend 3 day in the classroom 3 hours a day. We will then go to the bee yard. Day one in the bee yard we will try to have no more than three students per hive. There will be a certified beekeeper going over every aspect to the hive and the bees. We have had great results and great reviews doing it this way. The second day in the bee yard students will go into the hive with the guidance of the certified beekeeper. You will notice the progress the bees have made in that week. Contact: |
Upcoming Bee Schools
- Jun 8, 2024, 8:00 am: Hoke County Beekeepers - Journeyman Test Prep Class