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Getting Started


Davie County Beekeepers Association will hold its Annual Beginner Beekeeping Short Course in January 2012. A Saturday Apiary Day will be held at the conclusion of classes where participants will have the opportunity to open hives and observe honeybee behavior first hand.
When:
Saturday, January 28, February 11,18,25 & March 3rd
9:00 a.m. until 11:00 (five classes) + Apiary Day
Where:
Davie County Public Library
371 North Main Street Mocksville, NC 27028-2115 MAP IT
Apiary day:
 TBD
Course Fee:
$25.00 non-members
$20.00 members*
Non-members can save $5 by joining the association now by selecting (Join Association & take Beekeeping Class).
CONTACT:
George Snyder at (336) 492-2350 for more information or pre-register online now to reserve your seat.
PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE ( we have limited seating )
  • Topics Will Include:
    • Bee Biology
    • Suitable Apiary Locations
    • Bee Communication
    • Bee Pests and Diseases
    • Beekeeping Equipment
    • Honey Extraction
    • Beeswax Products such as candles and cosmetics.
    • Apitherapy
    • Plant Pollination
    • And More!
    There will be two drawings for a new hive* to be given to two Students who attend all five classes.

    *BEEs Not included

 

 

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