Wake County Beekeepers Association upcoming events

Kids in Nature Day (October 10, 2026)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Volunteer to staff a booth with fellow beekeepers to teach kids about bees and beekeeping!

This event is well organized and has a very large turnout. We need a few more volunteers to help us. Setup at 12noon and breakdown at 4pm.

To learn more about the event, visit

https://southwakeconservationists.org/2026/08/05/kids-in-nature-day-oct-10th/

October Club Meeting (October 13, 2026)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

6:00 PM: Annual Fall Plant Exchange & Club Swap Shop (Notice Time Changes)

Plant Exchange
Fall is the best time to divide most perennials. With the approaching cold weather, plants focus on root development and wait until spring to focus on blooms. Plants suffer less stress with being planted in the fall, and although you should water regularly (at least once a week) after transplanting, and continue until frost, after that, baring any droughts, most plants can handle a lot less attention going into the spring.

Want to participate? Here is how it works: You bring bee-friendly plants you want to exchange, and receive a ticket for each plant you bring, that can be exchanged for plants that others bring. You are welcome to bring other plants that you think people might want, but you will only receive a ticket for bee-friendly plants.

Each plant should be accompanied by a tag indicating what it is, and each group of plants that are the same should have a description on an index card, suitable for taking a picture

Equipment Sale (tools, woodenware honeybee products):

If you plan to sell - be at the parking Lot by 5:45, to set up. The parking lot will be marked for the sale and look for volunteers to answer any questions. Also, any items not sold during parking lot sale must be taken back by the owner and is not eligible for raffle. However, items can be donated for club use.

You can also post your items on the Wake County Facebook page.

If you plan to buy - Please bring cash

7:00pm Workshop: Winter Frame Storage with Erica Adams

7:30pm: Elections

7:45pm Topic: All About Flow Hives

Speaker: William Tracy

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.