Wake County Beekeepers Association upcoming events

November Club Meeting (November 10, 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

7:00 - PLEASE ARRIVE BY 7PM TO ALLOW TIME TO CHECK IN

VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION RAFFLE kicks off after everyone checks in. Each member with participation and volunteer credits will earn raffle tickets towards some awesome prizes! There will be many fantastic items you can enter to win. You will be able to choose which prizes to enter your tickets.

*No raffle tickets are for sale, only those earned by members

December Club Meeting (December 08, 2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 23:30:00 GMT

6:30-8:30PM: WCBA 2026 Potluck Holiday Gathering (Note Time Change!)

Come join us for fun and food at our 2026 Annual Holiday Gathering at the Wake Commons building. This is a perfect time to visit and catch up with fellow club members. BEEKEEPER OF THE YEAR will also be awarded.

The club will provide ham and turkey, as well as beverages and paper goods. Members need to sign up to bring EITHER a side-dish, dessert or bread through signup genius. Look for that!

We look forward to having you come and celebrate this past year and share your bee stories with your fellow beekeepers. It's a great time to share your culture and traditions.

Beginner Beekeeper School (January 23, 2027)

Sat, 23 Jan 2027 14:00:00 GMT

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:

Please purchase a copy of THE BEEKEEPER'S HANDBOOK by DIANE SAMMATARO to accompany class lectures.
Membership in the North Carolina State Beekeepers Association. Membership in the NCSBA is required to test for Certified Beekeeper. Testing and participation in certification is voluntary. (See NCSBA website for complete info on the benefits of certification).

Beginner Beekeeper School (January 30, 2027)

Sat, 30 Jan 2027 14:00:00 GMT

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:

Please purchase a copy of THE BEEKEEPER'S HANDBOOK by DIANE SAMMATARO to accompany class lectures.
Membership in the North Carolina State Beekeepers Association. Membership in the NCSBA is required to test for Certified Beekeeper. Testing and participation in certification is voluntary. (See NCSBA website for complete info on the benefits of certification).

Beginner Beekeeper School (February 06, 2027)

Sat, 06 Feb 2027 14:00:00 GMT

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:

Please purchase a copy of THE BEEKEEPER'S HANDBOOK by DIANE SAMMATARO to accompany class lectures.
Membership in the North Carolina State Beekeepers Association. Membership in the NCSBA is required to test for Certified Beekeeper. Testing and participation in certification is voluntary. (See NCSBA website for complete info on the benefits of certification).

Beginner Beekeeper School (February 13, 2027)

Sat, 13 Feb 2027 14:00:00 GMT

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:

Please purchase a copy of THE BEEKEEPER'S HANDBOOK by DIANE SAMMATARO to accompany class lectures.
Membership in the North Carolina State Beekeepers Association. Membership in the NCSBA is required to test for Certified Beekeeper. Testing and participation in certification is voluntary. (See NCSBA website for complete info on the benefits of certification).