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Intermediate BEES Academy

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Beginner Online BEES School

2020 Spring Meeting

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2020 Spring Meeting

Macon County Beginning Beekeeping Class

Yadkin County Beginning Beekeeping Class

Wake Beginning Beekeeping Class

Wilson Beginning Beekeeping Class

Smoky Mountain Beginning Beekeeping Class

Watauga Beginning Beekeeping and Apiary Mentoring Course

Chatham Introduction to Beekeeping Class

Richmond Beginning Beekeeping Class

Iredell County Intermediate Beekeeping Course

Intermediate BEES Academy

Intermediate BEES Academy

Beginner Online BEES School

2020 Spring Meeting

2020 Spring Meeting

2020 Spring Meeting

Macon County Beginning Beekeeping Class

Yadkin County Beginning Beekeeping Class

Wake Beginning Beekeeping Class

Wilson Beginning Beekeeping Class

Smoky Mountain Beginning Beekeeping Class

Watauga Beginning Beekeeping and Apiary Mentoring Course

Chatham Introduction to Beekeeping Class

Richmond Beginning Beekeeping Class

Iredell County Intermediate Beekeeping Course

North Carolina State Beekeepers Association

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Intermediate BEES Academy

Intermediate BEES Academy

Beginner Online BEES School

2020 Spring Meeting

2020 Spring Meeting

2020 Spring Meeting

Macon County Beginning Beekeeping Class

Yadkin County Beginning Beekeeping Class

Wake Beginning Beekeeping Class

Wilson Beginning Beekeeping Class

Smoky Mountain Beginning Beekeeping Class

Watauga Beginning Beekeeping and Apiary Mentoring Course

Chatham Introduction to Beekeeping Class

Richmond Beginning Beekeeping Class

Iredell County Intermediate Beekeeping Course

North Carolina State Beekeepers Association

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Contact Dale's Honey Biz Phone: (252) 714-8727 Email: aycocke@gmail.com	Where to buy Retail Location: Dales Honey Biz 35.5372° N, 77.3210° W, Greenville, NC 27858
My honey is sold in Greenville at Wild Birds Unlimited, Great Harvest Bread, Shore to Door Seafood, The Alley on Cooper, Quality Collision Repair and in Kinston Dempsey's Drug Jackson Heights

March 2020

March 3-4, 2020All day

WHERE: Craven County Extension Center, 300 Industrial Dr, New Bern, NC 28562
HOW: Two full days to immerse yourself in the theoretical and practical aspects of beekeeping. Mixture of both live and pre-taped videos from the Beekeeper Education & Engagement System (BEES) as well as hands-on activities. Numerous members of the NC State Apiculture Program will help you build upon your current knowledge of beekeeping by exploring a wide variety of topics.

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March 3-4, 2020All day

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Mar 4, 2020All day

Classes occur between March 4-25, 2020

Online Beekeeper Education & Engagement System (BEES)
HOW: Students will enroll in the ‘Beginner’ level BEES courses and learn the online content on their own time and at their own pace. Each Wednesday evening, we will hold virtual “office hours” with Dr. David Tarpy to discuss what you have learned and answer any lingering questions. An optional in-hive field day will be offered at the NCSU Lake Wheeler Honey Bee Research Facility in Raleigh on March 28th (rain date April 4).

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March 5-7, 2020All day

New Bern Riverfront Convention Center

203 S Front St

New Bern, NC 28560

United States

Details to come

March 5-7, 2020All day

New Bern Riverfront Convention Center

203 S Front St

New Bern, NC 28560

United States

Details to come

March 5-7, 2020All day

New Bern Riverfront Convention Center

203 S Front St

New Bern, NC 28560

United States

Details to come

Mar 7, 2020 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

March 7 and 14, 2020
Two Saturdays

Macoun County Extension Office
193 Thomas Heights Dr.
Franklin, NC 28734-2130

$50 per person

For information go to the Macon County Beekeepers on Facebook, or contact Larry Cooper at 828-371-2101

Mar 7, 2020 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

March 7 - April 18, 2020
Saturday morning 8-12 a.m. Bee yard starts at 10:00 to finish
We will have classes every Saturday in March. We will have the bee yard the first and third Saturday in April.

Union Cross Friends Meeting ( the large building in the back)
2533 Union Cross Church Road
Yadkinville, North Carolina 27055

$50.00 per person. $80.00 per couple (couples get one set of books)

We always try to finish the class just about the time you get your bees. It has worked out great in the past. Hope to see you in the Spring.

We will start with woodware and other tools. We will cover an entire year of beekeeping. In the bee yard we will do an instructor guided hive inspection, the following Saturday it is on you. We are there to help, but you do it all.

For information or to register, contact Ronald Duncan.

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Mar 14, 2020 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Saturday 8am - 5 pm plus Sunday 1 -3 pm

Full day Saturday workshop with ongoing hands on sessions during the spring and summer.

Wake County Commons Building
4011 Carya Drive
Raleigh, North Carolina 27610

Visit the Wake County Beekeepers Association for more details and to register. Registration fee includes membership in WCBA and NCSBA, lunch and a copy of First Lessons in Beekeeping book (Delaplane). NCSBA certification test will be taken at the end of the workshop.

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Mar 14, 2020 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

1 day + 3 field days

Wilson County Agricultural Center
1806 SW Goldsboro Street
Wilson, North Carolina 27896

$50 per person. Includes club membership and access to unlimited field days in club apiary.

The class includes one day in the classroom and 3 days of hands on experience in the club apiary.

Field Days in Club Apiary will begin as soon as weather allows following the Beginning Bee Class and will include; Installation of packages and nucs and hands on management of newly established colonies mentored by experienced beekeepers.

For information or to register, contact the Wilson County Extension Office at 252-237-0111

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Mar 14, 2020 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Saturday, full day course

SCC Almond Center
60 Almond School Rd
Bryson City, NC 28713

$35 per person

There will be a educational topic at each club meeting on the 2nd Thursday of the month throughout the year. There will also be some time in a bee yard if weather permits.

To register or for more information, contact Jon Waldroup at (828) 736-1340 or tribalmedic129@gmail.com.

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Mar 14, 2020 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

March 14-August 29, 2020

14 hours classroom instruction plus four field sessions (one per month, May through August)

Saturday, March 14 (6pm-9pm); Saturday, April 4 (6pm-9pm); Tuesday, April 7 (4pm-6pm); Field days TBD

Watauga County Extension Center
971 King Street
Boone, NC 28607

$75 per person, includes membership in Watauga County Beekeepers Association and NCSBA

Course is designed to guide students through their first season of beekeeping. The classroom instruction component will address, among other topics, choice of equipment, apiary site location and construction, maintenance of healthy colonies through the seasons, honey extraction, and honey and wax production. In addition to classroom instruction, 4 field mentoring sessions will be conducted. Certified-level Beekeeper written and practical exams of MBP will be offered at end of components.

To preregister, send email to wataugancbeekeepers@gmail.com with the subject "WCBA Beginning and Mentoring Course Pre-registration." In your email provide name, phone number and mailing address. You will be notified if space is available.

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Mar 21, 2020 8:30 am – 5:30 pm

Saturday, 8 hours

Chatham County Agricultural and Convention Center
1192 US-64 Business

Pittsboro, NC 27312

$60/$30 for additional immediate family members (see website for more info)

Chatham County Beekeepers' Association will be sponsoring their day-long Introduction to Beekeeping workshop this spring, specially designed to help folks interested in beekeeping get started. This is a comprehensive and concise introduction to beekeeping that covers the points of how and where to start.

For more information, contact Phil Uptmor at puptmor@gmail.com or 919-548-3437.

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Mar 28, 2020 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

One day workshop with field day, May 2nd.

Richmond County Extension Office
123 Caroline St
Rockingham, North Carolina 28379

$5.00

This is a one day workshop that will include hive construction, the history of honeybees, pests, hive placement, obtaining bees, honey extracting, and other bee related topics. We will provide a light lunch and refreshments. Weather permitting, we will have a hive of bees that will be manipulated by one of our beekeepers. The hive will be inside a cage; so protective gear is not necessary.

For more information, contact the Richmond County Ag Service Office at 910-997-8255

Mar 28, 2020 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

March 28 - April 4, 2020
Two Saturdays + field day time
9am to 4pm each Saturday

North Carolina Cooperative Extension
Iredell County Center
444 Bristol Drive
Statesville, NC 28677

$50. Book and meals included

Please check county website for daily agenda. We are currently working on our agenda; and we should be finalized by February.

For information or to register, contact Robert Froyd. Please email (iredellbees@hotmail.com) or text (704-437-0337) any questions. I am usually a busy bee, and not able to answer calls unless you catch me on the road between jobs.

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3 Intermediate BEES Academy March 3-4, 2020All day WHERE: Craven County Extension Center, 300 Industrial Dr, New Bern, NC 28562 HOW: Two full days to immerse yourself in the theoretical and practical aspects of beekeeping. Mixture of both live and pre-taped videos from the Beekeeper Education & Engagement System (BEES) as well as hands-on activities. Numerous members of the NC State Apiculture Program will help you build upon your current knowledge of beekeeping by exploring a wide variety of topics. More information

4 Intermediate BEES Academy March 3-4, 2020All day WHERE: Craven County Extension Center, 300 Industrial Dr, New Bern, NC 28562 HOW: Two full days to immerse yourself in the theoretical and practical aspects of beekeeping. Mixture of both live and pre-taped videos from the Beekeeper Education & Engagement System (BEES) as well as hands-on activities. Numerous members of the NC State Apiculture Program will help you build upon your current knowledge of beekeeping by exploring a wide variety of topics. More information Beginner Online BEES School Mar 4, 2020All day Classes occur between March 4-25, 2020 Online Beekeeper Education & Engagement System (BEES) HOW: Students will enroll in the ‘Beginner’ level BEES courses and learn the online content on their own time and at their own pace. Each Wednesday evening, we will hold virtual “office hours” with Dr. David Tarpy to discuss what you have learned and answer any lingering questions. An optional in-hive field day will be offered at the NCSU Lake Wheeler Honey Bee Research Facility in Raleigh on March 28th (rain date April 4). More information

5 2020 Spring Meeting March 5-7, 2020All day New Bern Riverfront Convention Center 203 S Front St New Bern, NC 28560 United States Details to come

6 2020 Spring Meeting March 5-7, 2020All day New Bern Riverfront Convention Center 203 S Front St New Bern, NC 28560 United States Details to come

7 2020 Spring Meeting March 5-7, 2020All day New Bern Riverfront Convention Center 203 S Front St New Bern, NC 28560 United States Details to come Macon County Beginning Beekeeping Class Mar 7, 2020 8:00 am – 4:00 pm March 7 and 14, 2020 Two Saturdays Macoun County Extension Office 193 Thomas Heights Dr. Franklin, NC 28734-2130 $50 per person For information go to the Macon County Beekeepers on Facebook, or contact Larry Cooper at 828-371-2101 Yadkin County Beginning Beekeeping Class Mar 7, 2020 8:00 am – 12:00 pm March 7 - April 18, 2020 Saturday morning 8-12 a.m. Bee yard starts at 10:00 to finish We will have classes every Saturday in March. We will have the bee yard the first and third Saturday in April. Union Cross Friends Meeting ( the large building in the back) 2533 Union Cross Church Road Yadkinville, North Carolina 27055 $50.00 per person. $80.00 per couple (couples get one set of books) We always try to finish the class just about the time you get your bees. It has worked out great in the past. Hope to see you in the Spring. We will start with woodware and other tools. We will cover an entire year of beekeeping. In the bee yard we will do an instructor guided hive inspection, the following Saturday it is on you. We are there to help, but you do it all. For information or to register, contact Ronald Duncan. More information

14 Wake Beginning Beekeeping Class Mar 14, 2020 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday 8am - 5 pm plus Sunday 1 -3 pm Full day Saturday workshop with ongoing hands on sessions during the spring and summer. Wake County Commons Building 4011 Carya Drive Raleigh, North Carolina 27610 Visit the Wake County Beekeepers Association for more details and to register. Registration fee includes membership in WCBA and NCSBA, lunch and a copy of First Lessons in Beekeeping book (Delaplane). NCSBA certification test will be taken at the end of the workshop. More information Wilson Beginning Beekeeping Class Mar 14, 2020 8:00 am – 5:00 pm 1 day + 3 field days Wilson County Agricultural Center 1806 SW Goldsboro Street Wilson, North Carolina 27896 $50 per person. Includes club membership and access to unlimited field days in club apiary. The class includes one day in the classroom and 3 days of hands on experience in the club apiary. Field Days in Club Apiary will begin as soon as weather allows following the Beginning Bee Class and will include; Installation of packages and nucs and hands on management of newly established colonies mentored by experienced beekeepers. For information or to register, contact the Wilson County Extension Office at 252-237-0111 More information Smoky Mountain Beginning Beekeeping Class Mar 14, 2020 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Saturday, full day course SCC Almond Center 60 Almond School Rd Bryson City, NC 28713 $35 per person There will be a educational topic at each club meeting on the 2nd Thursday of the month throughout the year. There will also be some time in a bee yard if weather permits. To register or for more information, contact Jon Waldroup at (828) 736-1340 or tribalmedic129@gmail.com. More information Watauga Beginning Beekeeping and Apiary Mentoring Course Mar 14, 2020 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm March 14-August 29, 2020 14 hours classroom instruction plus four field sessions (one per month, May through August) Saturday, March 14 (6pm-9pm); Saturday, April 4 (6pm-9pm); Tuesday, April 7 (4pm-6pm); Field days TBD Watauga County Extension Center 971 King Street Boone, NC 28607 $75 per person, includes membership in Watauga County Beekeepers Association and NCSBA Course is designed to guide students through their first season of beekeeping. The classroom instruction component will address, among other topics, choice of equipment, apiary site location and construction, maintenance of healthy colonies through the seasons, honey extraction, and honey and wax production. In addition to classroom instruction, 4 field mentoring sessions will be conducted. Certified-level Beekeeper written and practical exams of MBP will be offered at end of components. To preregister, send email to wataugancbeekeepers@gmail.com with the subject "WCBA Beginning and Mentoring Course Pre-registration." In your email provide name, phone number and mailing address. You will be notified if space is available. More information

21 Chatham Introduction to Beekeeping Class Mar 21, 2020 8:30 am – 5:30 pm Saturday, 8 hours Chatham County Agricultural and Convention Center 1192 US-64 Business Pittsboro, NC 27312 $60/$30 for additional immediate family members (see website for more info) Chatham County Beekeepers' Association will be sponsoring their day-long Introduction to Beekeeping workshop this spring, specially designed to help folks interested in beekeeping get started. This is a comprehensive and concise introduction to beekeeping that covers the points of how and where to start. For more information, contact Phil Uptmor at puptmor@gmail.com or 919-548-3437. More information

28 Richmond Beginning Beekeeping Class Mar 28, 2020 8:00 am – 3:00 pm One day workshop with field day, May 2nd. Richmond County Extension Office 123 Caroline St Rockingham, North Carolina 28379 $5.00 This is a one day workshop that will include hive construction, the history of honeybees, pests, hive placement, obtaining bees, honey extracting, and other bee related topics. We will provide a light lunch and refreshments. Weather permitting, we will have a hive of bees that will be manipulated by one of our beekeepers. The hive will be inside a cage; so protective gear is not necessary. For more information, contact the Richmond County Ag Service Office at 910-997-8255 Iredell County Intermediate Beekeeping Course Mar 28, 2020 9:00 am – 4:00 pm March 28 - April 4, 2020 Two Saturdays + field day time 9am to 4pm each Saturday North Carolina Cooperative Extension Iredell County Center 444 Bristol Drive Statesville, NC 28677 $50. Book and meals included Please check county website for daily agenda. We are currently working on our agenda; and we should be finalized by February. For information or to register, contact Robert Froyd. Please email (iredellbees@hotmail.com) or text (704-437-0337) any questions. I am usually a busy bee, and not able to answer calls unless you catch me on the road between jobs. More information