Buncombe County Beekeepers Club Post-Hurricane Helene Gathering Join us for a community check-in on Monday, November 4th, at 6:30 PM at Groce Methodist Church. This will be our first meeting since the storm, and it’s a chance to reconnect and support each other as we assess the personal, professional, and apiary impacts of Hurricane Helene. We’ll have resources to share and visitors from neighboring counties who want to lend a hand. Come with your stories, resources, and advice as we come together to support our beekeeping family.
BCBC Helene Resources
View our most recent newsletter here—-> https://mailchi.mp/d4965c220b4b/special-bcbc-newsletter-helene We hope this message finds you and your loved ones safe in the wake of Helene’s destruction. The storm has caused significant damage to roads and infrastructure in our area, and we are all feeling the impact. At the Buncombe County Beekeepers Club, our first priority is ensuring the safety and well-being of our members and their families. Please let us know if you are okay or if there is anything you need during this time. We have members far and wide running supplies to people in need. For those who need assistance with their bees or hives, we have a team of beekeepers on standby ready to help in any way they can if they can accessRead More
POSTPONED! Improving Genetics & Sustainable Beekeeping
Improving Genetics & Sustainable Beekeeping – Join Us For A Day Of Insightful Beekeeping Knowledge! Date: Saturday, November 9th, 2024 Time: Registration from 7:30-8:30 am | Event: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Location: Warren Wilson College, 701 Warren Wilson Rd, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Cost: $35 (lunch optional – requires additional ticket – 1 per lunch participant – see below) Warren Wilson Lunch optional: $15 (Check out their website for more information on lunch options) Hosted by the Buncombe County Beekeepers Club, this event is your opportunity to dive deep into the world of beekeeping with industry experts. Whether you’re a seasoned beekeeper or just starting, this day is packed with essential knowledge that will enhance your beekeeping practices. Agenda Highlights: 7:30 am – 8:30 am:Read More
Root Cause Apiary Work Event
Good evening, This Saturday Sept.7th at 11:15 AM the Apiary Committee has arranged for a brief work event to be held at the Root Cause Apiary. The objective will be to assess the state of our colonies following our ApiGuard treatments and to evaluate how things are looking as we start to roll into the Fall season. For any interested in assisting and/or observing, feel free to join us! If you plan on attending, or have any questions, drop us a line at beeyardcommittee@wncbees.org . Should there be a need to reschedule due to weather conditions we’ll let you know right away. As always, please be sure to bring some PPE (at least a veil) along with some water to drink. The address isRead More
No September Meeting- Happy Labor Day!
Reminder: The Buncombe County Beekeepers Club will NOT be meeting tonight. Happy Labor Day! Enjoy the fair this week too!
BCBC Summer Picnic Gathering
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