Ready to Join Bee School?
You can register at our January BCBA meeting & Open House on January 13th at 6:30 PM, or simply call the Burke County Extension Office at the Agricultural Building!
You can register at our January BCBA meeting & Open House on January 13th at 6:30 PM, or simply call the Burke County Extension Office at the Agricultural Building!
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🐝 It's Time for Bee School 2026! 🐝
Buzz into Beekeeping with Burke County Beekeepers Association!
Ready to dive into the fascinating world of honey bees? Whether you're just getting started or looking to sharpen your beekeeping skills, our 9-week Introduction to Beekeeping Course is the perfect place to bee! From hive basics to hands-on insights, we’re here to help you grow with the hive. 🌼 Course Details: 📅 Dates: Tuesdays — Jan 20, 27; Feb 3, 10, 17, 24; Mar 3, 10, 17 🕘 Time: Weekly evening sessions (please plan to attend all 9!) 📍 Location: Burke County Agricultural Building 130 Ammons Drive, Morganton, NC 28655 👶 Age Requirement: 6 years and older 💵 Registration Fee: $25 (includes membership in BCBA and the NC State Beekeepers Association) 📚 Bonus: Get First Lessons in Beekeeping by Keith Delaplane Two sessions will be a part of our monthly Burke County Beekeepers Association meeting, bringing local expertise straight from our own community! Join us for a fun, educational, and sweet adventure into the art of beekeeping. Save the Dates and Get Ready to Bee Amazed! 🌸📚 |
🍯 But hold onto your honey jars; there's more to Bee School... 🍯Buzz-worthy Perks:
Our Pollen-Packed Agenda: January 20 – Introduction to Beekeeping with Willie Pascal January 27 – Equipment and Tools February 3 – Biology of Honey Bees with John Whalley February 10 –📍 BCBA Monthly Meeting - Nutrition with Nancy Rupert February 17 – Pests and Diseases February 24 – Seasonal Management March 3 – Installing Packages and Nucs March 10 – 📍 BCBA Monthly Meeting - Splitting Colonies with Five Apple Farms March 17 – Products of the Hive & Safety; Course Wrap-Up and Testing with Willie Pascal & John Whalley Certification Opportunity:
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