Month: September 2024

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