May 29, 2019 Week 3 6:30 General Quiz to help you prepare for Certified test 6:45-7:05 HISTORY of BEEKEEPING (taught by Jen Swearington) 7:05- 7:30 BEE DEVELOPMENT (taught by Scott Davis) 7:30-7:40 RACES of HONEY BEES (taught by Janet Peterson) 7:40-8:25 THE SUPERORGANISM/BEE BEHAVIORS (taught by Jen Swearington) 8:25-8:30 Assignment/Clean up Wednesday nights 6:30-8:30 pm Meeting Room at HomeGauge, 122 Lyman St, Asheville. Registration online under “Events” on wncbees.org (or just show up), Pay at the door $5/class and you supply the book although we will have 5 more copies for sale. The Beekeeper’s Handbook Fourth Edition Diana Sammataro. Four more classes are scheduled for each Wednesday June 5, 12, 19, 26 to be taught by members who have achieved their certification. Prerequisite: BCBC andRead More
Month: May 2019
Monday June 3, 2019 BCBC meeting Groce Methodist Church
Hello BCBC members, Hope that you and the girls are enjoying extended nectar flow in this very hot weather. Our “Bee Talk” this month will be Pitfalls and Gaffaws of being a Beekeeper. We all make mistakes…some are pitifully sad, others laughable-so come ready to share some of them, don’t be shy. We can all learn from each other’s mistakes. Also, bring any equipment that you do not quite understand; “What the heck is this for?” Some examples: bee escapes-just how do they work? How do you keep foundation from falling out? How do you mark a queen without killing her? My nails are sticking out, what happened building this frame? I don’t understand all the different kinds of foundation…what do you use? The boardRead More
BCBC Apiary 05-25-2019 Workshop 10 am
Want to know the proper way to do a hive inspection? LEWIS CAUBLE WILL BE HERE Want to see a honey bound hive? YEP, WE’VE GOT ONE AND WILL TELL YOU WHY AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT. Want to see a queen castle in action? WE HAVE ONE. Want to come early (9:30) and help clip surrounding twigs that are growing into the bee fence? WE HAVE THE LOPPERS, JUST NEED THE ARM POWER. Want to be the photographer that documents all this? BRING YOUR CAMERA. Want to participate in organic weed killing? AT THE END OF INSPECTION WE WILL USE VINEGAR TO SPRAY THE WEEDS IN THE APIARY BEFORE WE LEAVE. Want to talk bee? Scott will bring his pop up tentRead More
Beginner Certified Study Group Part 2, May 22, 6:30
Beginner Certified Study Group Part 2 In order to prepare for the Certification Test for the NC Master Beekeeper Program, we are studying tools and equipment (taught by Brandon and Kimmie Delcambre, Journeymen “A Couple of Bees”) and Apiary siting (taught by Journey(wo)man and BCBC Director; Chrysse Everhart) Wednesday nights 6:30-8:30 pm Meeting Room at HomeGuage, 122 Lyman St, Asheville. Registration online under “Events” on wncbees.org (or just show up), Pay at the door $25 and you supply the book although we will have 5 more copies for sale. The Beekeeper’s Handbook Fourth Edition Diana Sammataro. Six more classes are scheduled for each Wednesday May 22, 29, June 5, 12, 19, 26 to be taught by members who have achieved their certification. Prerequisite: BCBC andRead More
Beginner Certified Study Group Begins May 15
What to further your knowedge about honey bees? There are still openings for MBP Beginner Certified Study Group. Wednesday nights 6:30-8:30 pm Meeting Room at HomeGuage, 122 Lyman St, Asheville. Registration online under “Events” on wncbees.org (or just show up), Pay at the door $25 and you supply the book although we will have 6 more copies for sale. The Beekeeper’s Handbook Fourth Edition Diana Sammataro Seven classes are scheduled for each Wednesday May 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12, 19, 26 to be taught by members who have achieved their certification. Prerequisite: BCBC and NCSBA member, 4 months of beekeeping experience or attendance at 2019 BCBC bee school
Reminder – Beginners Certified Classes Start TONIGHT! COme one Come ALL!
MBP Beginner Certified Preparation for Testing BCBC 2019 Must have 8 people minimum. Wednesday nights 6:30-8:30 Meeting Room at Home Gauge, 122 Lyman St, Asheville. Registration online, pay at the door $25 and you supply the book. The Beekeeper’s Handbook Fourth Edition Diana Sammataro and Alphonse Available ISBN: 978-0-8014-7694-5 2011 published by Cornell University Press 308 pages you do NOT NEED TO PREREGISTER to attend this course! Hi BCBC Beekeepers, Seven classes are scheduled for each Wednesday May 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12, 19, 26 to be taught by members who have achieved their certification. You must register online at www.wncbees.org or call Janet. Bring your donation/tuition of $25, highlighter marker and a notepad. (and any snack, drink you require for 2 hours). Anyone thatRead More
CANCELLED Apiary Workshop 5/11/19 RAIN!
CANCELLED This Saturday 05-11-2019, 10 am to Noon, at the BCBC Apiary at the Lord’s Acre is, obviously, CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN. However, we MUST keep up with our protocol Mite Check Sugar Shake on our donated Nuc, so for those who can come, this will happen on TUESDAY, MAY 14 at 5 PM. The sun is forecast to shine! The next workshop is in two weeks on Saturday, May 25. Lewis Cauble has agreed to demonstrate a State Apiary inspection and answer your questions.
FW: Live Webinar: Explore Veto-pharma Behind Closed Doors
Greetings, Please feel free to pass this announcement on. Join Veto-pharma next week for a rare exclusive live from France! In association with “The Kim & Jim Show”, Veto-pharma will open the doors where Apivar is manufactured giving you a glimpse into the product, immense quality control and all the people committed to the health of your bees. Together we will also visit one of Veto-pharma’s varroa testing apiaries, discover the hive type used in France and experience the Espace de Valorisation de l’Abeille (EVA) which is Veto-pharma’s impressive Honey Bee Center. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, interact with the team, and be part of this once in a lifetime event. Register free for this event airing live May 9, 2019 12:00 PM EDTRead More