You’re Invited! The Buncombe County Beekeepers Club warmly invites you to our Summer Picnic Gathering! Date: Saturday, June 22nd Location: Dry Ridge Bee Supply 10 Indian Lane Weaverville, NC 28787 Time: 11:30 AM (Feel free to arrive early for some morning mingling or shopping) Join us for a delightful afternoon filled with fun, food, and fellowship! We will provide delicious hamburgers (Vegan burgers provided too), and we kindly ask that members bring a side dish to share with everyone. RSVP here. Morning Activities: Certified Beekeepers Practical Hands-On Testing (Occurs earlier in the morning for those that passed the certified beekeepers written exam) Check out Dry Ridge Bee Supply’s store Special Highlight: Custom Cornhole Board Raffle! Dry Ridge Bee Supply will be raffling away a set of custom-paintedRead More
June 3rd-Panel Discussion and SMOKER COMPETITION! (Bring your smoker)
View the full newsletter HERE. Presenter-Panel Discussion- Scott Davis, Greg Rogers, John Wood, Dave Cowart and Janet Peterson Join the Buncombe County Beekeepers Club on June 3rd for an exciting panel discussion on sustainable beekeeping. Gain insights, tips, and tricks from some of the most experienced and master beekeepers in Western North Carolina. Event Highlights: Smoker Competition: Kickstart the meeting with a fun and competitive smoker competition. Bring your smoker and favorite fuel to see who can keep their smoker going the longest. The winner will receive an award and a prize. For beginners, there will be demonstrations on achieving the perfect cool smoke for hive inspections. Panel Discussion: Engage in an insightful discussion with local beekeeping experts: Janet Peterson: Retired elementary school teacher andRead More
NCSBA Certification Class
Starting Thursday May 9,2024 and following Tuesdays and Thursdays ending on May 23,2024. East Asheville Library with one class and the final written test to be held at the Buncombe County Extension Center Mt. Caramel Road. If you are ready to start you can sign up on the website or show up 15 min. early to class that starts at 6:30. (2 hours) Donation based class.
Honeybee management with Lewis Cauble! Are you passionate about beekeeping? Do you wish to learn more about sustaining your bee colonies in the healthiest possible way? Look no further! We are excited to invite you to a special workshop led by the esteemed Lewis, the NCDA&CS Apiary Inspector for the Western Region of North Carolina. Lewis brings years of expertise and a wealth of knowledge in apiary management. Through his dedicated service, he has helped countless beekeepers, both novice and experienced, in nurturing their colonies to flourish. In this exclusive session, Lewis will unveil his innovative “Three-Legged Stool” approach to honeybee management, a testament to his commitment to sustainable beekeeping practices. About the class: Lewis’s “Three-Legged Stool” method is a holistic approach that emphasizes theRead More
March Newsletter and Upcoming BCBC Meeting with Greg Rogers!
Click here for the full March newsletter Join us on April 1st for an extraordinary evening with Greg Rogers! At our upcoming Buncombe County Beekeepers Club meeting, we are thrilled to welcome Greg Rogers, the owner of Haw Creek Honey Company nestled in the beautiful mountains of Asheville, North Carolina. With an impressive forty-two years of beekeeping experience, twenty-five of which have been full-time, Greg brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our community. His three hundred-fifty to four-hundred hive operation, focused on honey production and apple pollination, showcases his dedication to sustainable beekeeping practices. Greg has shared his insights on honey bee management at various levels, from local to regional, and in 2023, he embarked on his first honey bee research project onRead More
FW: February Meeting
Hello Beekeepers, We hope this newsletter finds you well and still abuzz with the excitement from our first meeting of the year. We were delighted to see familiar faces and newcomers alike as we kicked off 2024 with a fantastic presentation on winter maintenance and spring preparation by Dave Cowart and Jerry Wheeler. Upcoming Meeting Details: Our next meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 5th, at Groce Methodist Church, 954 Tunnel Rd, Asheville. Join us at 6:30 pm to mingle with fellow beekeepers before the meeting starts promptly at 7:00 pm. Vice President Mary Liske will enlighten us about an intriguing invasive species affecting honey flavors, and everyone will have the opportunity to taste this unique honey. Spread the word to your fellow beeRead More
FW: BCBC Jan.Meeting plus important information
Greetings Bees Enthusiasts, We hope this message finds you well and buzzing with excitement for the upcoming year of beekeeping adventures. Due to the holiday season, please note that the Buncombe County Beekeepers Club will be convening on January 15th instead of the initially scheduled date of January 1st. The meeting will still take place at 6:30 pm, at our usual location at Groce Methodist Church, 954 Tunnel Rd, Asheville. The monthly meetings will then resume on the first Monday of the month. We are thrilled to announce that our first bee club meeting of the year will feature esteemed presenters Dave Cowart and Jerry Wheeler. These experienced beekeepers will be guiding new apiarists on the essential equipment to order in preparationRead More
Update on January Bee Club Meeting – New Date and Exciting Presenters! Plus, Opportunities to Get Involved
Greetings Bees Enthusiasts, We hope this message finds you well and buzzing with excitement for the upcoming year of beekeeping adventures. Due to the holiday season, please note that the Buncombe County Beekeepers Club will be convening on January 15th instead of the initially scheduled date of January 1st. The meeting will still take place at 6:30 pm, at our usual location at Groce Methodist Church, 954 Tunnel Rd, Asheville. The monthly meetings will then resume on the first Monday of the month. We are thrilled to announce that our first bee club meeting of the year will feature esteemed presenters Dave Cowart and Jerry Wheeler. These experienced beekeepers will be guiding new apiarists on the essential equipment to order in preparation for theRead More
November and last meeting of 2023 Monday Nov. 6th Groce United Methodist Church
Hello BCBC members, I hope that you and your girls are ready for the cold snap that we will be having tonight.We are having our last meeting of 2023 next Monday night at the Groce United Methiodist Church on Tunnel road. We will be nominating and voting on some new board members as well as adding some directors to the board. As you know the seasons are changing and we as bee keepers need to be able to adjust to the”new normal”. We will be having a informal discussion as well as answering questions that you might have. Also a reminder that we are setting up two fund raiser that should be up and running next week. One is a silent auction as of nowRead More
Buncombe County Beekeepers 2023 Beginners Bee School
Buncombe County Beekeepers Club announces the 2023 BCBC Beginners Beekeeping School. Nov. 7th, 9th, 6;30pm – 8:30pm. Nov11th – Hands on workshops day (no live bees will be present) 8:30am-4:30pm $90 per person Includes: course book – 1 year BCBC membership – course materials Lunch Included for Saturday workshops! If you want to bring a family member or two there will be an additional cost of $15per to cover the cost of lunch (you will only receive one book and set of material handouts) Seating limited to 80 participants! click here to register! Buncombe County Beekeepers Club (BCBC), a chapter of the North Carolina State Beekeepers Association, is one of the largest and longest standing beekeeping clubs in North Carolina. BCBC is dedicated to theRead More