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Beginner Beekeeper School

  • January 23, 2027
  • February 13, 2027
  • 4 sessions
  • January 23, 2027, 9:00 AM 3:00 PM (EST)
  • January 30, 2027, 9:00 AM 3:00 PM (EST)
  • February 06, 2027, 9:00 AM 3:00 PM (EST)
  • February 13, 2027, 9:00 AM 3:00 PM (EST)
  • NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine 1060 William Moore Drive, Raleigh
  • 48

Registration

  • If you already registered as a member of the WCBA, use this option to register for the Beginner Beekeeper class. If you chose the HOUSEHOLD membership, and would like a 2nd person to attend the class, include the 2nd person as a guest registration.
  • A 2027 membership in the WCBA *is* included in your registration. You do *NOT* need to apply for membership with this option.

    Add a spouse/household member for an additional $10 and you will be upgraded to a household membership.
    ****NOTE: Only members of the same household may register together with this discount. We respectfully ask that this option be reserved for two beekeepers in the same household, and NOT used to register a friend to save on registration. This option creates a HOUSEHOLD membership. *****
Register

Day 1 SATURDAY JANUARY 23 9am-3pm (BYO lunch)

  • ·      Introduction  
  • ·      NCSBA & Certified Beekeeper overview   
  • ·      History of Beekeeping   
  • ·      Bee Races
  • ·      Beekeeping Basics  

Day 2   SATURDAY JANUARY 30 9am-3pm (BYO lunch)

  • ·      Q&A and Review  
  • ·      Bee Anatomy & Physiology  
  • ·      Basic Colony Management 
  • ·      Foraging and Pollination  

Day 3 SATURDAY FEBRUARY 6  9am-3pm (BYO lunch)

  • ·      Q & A and Review  
  • ·      Varroa Management 
  • ·      Diseases and Pests  
  • ·      Seasonal Colony Management 

Day 4   SATURDAY FEBRUARY 13 9am - 3pm (BYO lunch)

  • ·      Q & A and Review  
  • ·      Products of the Hive  
  • ·      Honey harvesting- when, how.  
  • ·      Problem solving 
  • ·      Certified Test 

What's Included:

  • A comprehensive handbook of lecture notes to accompany class presentations.
  • 2027 Wake County Beekeeper's Association membership
  • FREE admission to every bee club meeting.  To complete your education and training, additional lessons will be offered exclusively at club meetings.  Your journey begins at bee school but does not end.  It is important to continue attending meetings so you can be successful.
  • free hands-on learning throughout the year
  • free spring picnic and holiday potluck meal. 

What's NOT included:

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