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 2023
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Jan 1, 2023
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Jan 2, 2023
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Jan 3, 2023(1 event)
Hamstead Beginning Beekeeping ClassHamstead Beginning Beekeeping Class – January 3, 2023 - February 4, 2023 Topsail Presbyterian Church - Fellowship Hall $90 per person. Includes book, instruction, 1 yr state & local club membership, t-shirt, door prizes, refreshments Contact: |
Jan 4, 2023
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Jan 7, 2023(1 event)
Davidson County Beekeepers - Beginning Beekeeping ClassDavidson County Beekeepers - Beginning Beekeeping Class – Saturday Classes 9-11, Field Day, Written Evaluation for qualified participants 01/07/2023 - 03/04/2023 Davidson County Agriculture Center 60.00 per person; materials provided digitally Topics covered include Intro to Beekeeping and History, Getting started and Hive Components, Installing Bees, managing bees (Spring, Summer, Fall & Winter), Honeybee Organization, Bee Races & Products, Bee Anatomy, Bee Diseases and Maladies, Integrated Pest Management, Protective Equipment, Apiary Safety and Good Neighbor Practices, Feeding Bees, Extraction and Labeling, Plants for Bees, and Additional Resources. web.davidsonncba@gmail.com Read more at: https://davidson.ces.ncsu.edu/2022/11/d
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Jan 8, 2023
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Jan 9, 2023(1 event)
Chatham County Beekeeping SchoolChatham County Beekeeping School – Mondays, 6:30-9:00 p.m for 8 weeks Chatham County Agricultural and Convention Center $100
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Jan 10, 2023(1 event)
Durham County Beekeepers - Introduction to Beekeeping - OnlineDurham County Beekeepers - Introduction to Beekeeping - Online – 1/10/2023 - 3/07/2023 Our ONLINE Bee School for 2023 will have weekly online meetings and an in-person workshop. Classes will be held Tuesday evenings, starting January 10th, from 7:00pm until 8:30pm and ending on March 7th. Each week, students will watch DCBA videos and other content about the topic of the week prior to Tuesday and then participate in online discussion Tuesday evening. Much of the discussion will take place in small groups to foster interaction with experienced beekeepers and other members of the c Contact: |
Jan 11, 2023
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Jan 12, 2023(2 events)
Sampson County Certified Beekeeper Class Level 1Sampson County Certified Beekeeper Class Level 1 – 4 Week Class 6-9 pm Every Thursday, Test and Review 2/9/23 at 6 pm Location: Cost: Contact: Randolph County Beekeepers Beginning Beekeeping ClassRandolph County Beekeepers Beginning Beekeeping Class – 01/12/2023 - 02/16/2023 6 weeks Randolph County Cooperative Extention Office Cost: $50 per person / $80 per couple. Includes book, notebook, and other materials as well as one-year local club membership. You will receive a book, notebook, and other materials as well as one-year membership in our local club. Contact: |
Jan 13, 2023
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Jan 14, 2023(2 events)
Beekeepers of the Neuse - Beginning Beekeeping ClassBeekeepers of the Neuse - Beginning Beekeeping Class All day 1/14/2023 - 2/11/2023 $60 per person / $85 per family University of Mount Olive Contact: Rutherford County Beekeepers Beginning Beekeeping ClassRutherford County Beekeepers Beginning Beekeeping Class All day 1/14/2023 - 2/11/2023 Rutherford County NC Annex $50 per person/$75 per couple The class will be held for five consecutive Saturdays beginning Jan. 14th thru Feb. 11th for four hours per session. Field day will be conducted in Q2 of 2023, the actual date will be communicated before the end of bee school. |
Jan 15, 2023(1 event)
Craven-Pamlico Beekeepers - Beginning Beekeeping ClassCraven-Pamlico Beekeepers - Beginning Beekeeping Class – 1/15/2023 - 2/12/2023 Craven County Cooperative Extension Center $50 per person. Includes materials Denise Kelly 916-505-7240 djkelly926@yahoo.com DJ Moran 252-638-8292
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Jan 16, 2023(1 event)
Mecklenburg Beginning Beekeeping ClassMecklenburg Beginning Beekeeping Class – 1/16/2023 - 3/13/2023 Providence Baptist Church $95 including textbook Contact: |
Jan 17, 2023(1 event)
Orange County NC Beginning Beekeeping ClassOrange County NC Beginning Beekeeping Class – January 17-March 21, 2023. Tuesday nights 7-9 pm. Orange County Agricultural Center, also via Zoom 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. ALL are welcome; participants are not required to be residents of Orange County. See website for full information: 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/ |
Jan 18, 2023
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Jan 20, 2023
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Jan 21, 2023(1 event)
Onslow County Beginning Beekeeping ClassOnslow County Beginning Beekeeping Class – January 21 to February 11, 2023 This course will cover Introduction to Beekeeping, Honey Bee Biology, Honey Bee pests and diseases, products of the hive, Equipment, Seasonal Management, Keeping bees in populated areas, Races of Honey Bees, as well as many helpful hints to assist you in getting started as a beekeeper. Written Certified Test will be administered on the final day and a Practical Exam will be administered at our annual Pig Pickin' later in the summer. $65 per person, includes membership for OCBA and NCSBA and book Contact information as well as sign-up info is located on your website www.onslowcountybeekeepers.com Onslow County Multi-Purpose Complex |
Jan 22, 2023
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Jan 23, 2023(1 event)
Gaston County Beginning Beekeeping ClassGaston County Beginning Beekeeping Class – Start Date: 1/23/2023 End Date: 3/27/2023 10 weeks plus additional saturday workshops and field days monday evenings 7pm-9pm & one tuesday Feb 28th Gaston County Citizen's Resource Center/Cooperative Extension Office $95 Includes book, handouts, 2023 county and state membership http://www.gastonbee.org/bee-school-registration/ This is a 10 week introductory course that is designed to help you 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 Strategy and Treatment Options, and Harvesting and Extracting Honey. We will have door prizes & raffles for items like a complete hive w/bees. You can contact GCBA President Henry Bess (704) 860-7606 presgcba@gmail.com or Registrar Jean Bess at (704)860-9380 registrarofgcba@gmail.com |
Jan 24, 2023(1 event)
Alamance Beginning Beekeeping ClassAlamance Beginning Beekeeping Class – January 24 - April 1, 2023 Alamance County Agricultural Building $75/per person, $100 per family The objective of the course is to create an interest in beekeeping and provide information needed for a person to become a keeper of honey bees, a beekeeper. No prior experience is required to take the course. It’s best to register for the course by January 13, so we have time to email you the appropriate links and collect any additional information. Contact Caitlin Harrell with questions at secretary@alamancebeekeepers.org Find more information, and register, https://alamance-county-beekeepers.square.site/ |
Jan 25, 2023
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Jan 28, 2023(1 event)
Durham County Beekeepers - Introduction to Beekeeping - In PersonDurham County Beekeepers - Introduction to Beekeeping - In Person – 1/28/2023 - 2/25/2023 Students will meet in person with local beekeepers presenting information for two full Saturdays and one half day at the Durham County Beekeepers Apiary (date to be determined by weather). We will meet on Saturday January 28th and February 25th from 9:30am until 4:30pm with a break for lunch. Location: Durham County Extension Office, 721 Foster St, Location: Contact: |
Jan 29, 2023
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Jan 31, 2023(2 events)
Beekeepers of Chowan County - Introduction to BeekeepingBeekeepers of Chowan County - Introduction to Beekeeping – 1/31/2023-2/28/2023 College of the Albemarle, Edenton Campus $45, textbook The Beekeeper’s Handbook NOT included Call College of the Albemarle @ (252) 335-0821 ext. 2250 to register! Pender County Beekeepers - Beginning Beekeeping ClassPender County Beekeepers - Beginning Beekeeping Class – 1/31/2023 - 2/28/2023 Location: Cost: Class Contact Information: Stephanie (910) 540-2052 |
Feb 1, 2023(1 event)
Wake County Beekeepers - Beginning Beekeeping ClassWake County Beekeepers - Beginning Beekeeping Class – Wednesday nights 7-9pm Wake County Commons Building, Raleigh, NC Cost: $75 The WCBA will be hosting a beginner bee school on Wednesday nights, February 1 through March 22, 2023. Classes will be from 7puntil 9pm and are tentatively planned to be held at the Wake County Commons Building at 4011 Carya Drive, just off Poole Dr |
Feb 2, 2023(2 events)
Cabarrus Beginning Beekeeping ClassCabarrus Beginning Beekeeping Class – 2/02/2023 - 3/30/2023 Bethel Weseylan Church Fellowship building 45.00/ includes book http://www.cabarrusbees.com Some things you'll learn in the class include: Contact:
Guilford County Beginning Beekeeping ClassGuilford County Beginning Beekeeping Class – 2/02/2023 - 3/16/2023 $25.00 for Individuals or $35.00 per Family Price includes 1 text book, handouts & membership in the Guilford County Beekeepers Association. There will be 5 teaching sessions covering different aspects of beginner beekeeping, a review/Q&A session, and administration of the written portion of the Certified Beekeeper exam. Guilford County Beekeepers membership also includes access to our mentoring program for new and relatively new beekeepers. Guilford Ag Center Barn Kitchen Contact: |
Feb 3, 2023
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Feb 4, 2023(2 events)
Neuse Regional Beekeepers Beginning Beekeeping ClassNeuse Regional Beekeepers Beginning Beekeeping Class – 3 weeks February 4, 2023 - February 18, 2023 Lenoir County Extension Office $40.00 Contact: Stokes County - Beginning Beekeeping ClassStokes County - Beginning Beekeeping Class – 2/04/2023 - 3/11/2023 Location: Cost: $45 Class will be Feb 4th, 11th, 18th and the 25th. test date set for Mar 11th but may change test date. Brian Cain cainbs2015@gmail.com |
Upcoming Bee Schools
- Jun 8, 2024, 8:00 am: Hoke County Beekeepers - Journeyman Test Prep Class