Beekeeping for Beginners – Class Starts This Saturday, January 13th

There is nothing quite as sweet as honey from the beehives in your own backyard.

The Davie County Beekeepers Association will begin its annual Beginner Beekeeping Short Course starting this Saturday, January 13th.

Did you know North Carolina has more backyard beekeepers than any other state?  Have you ever considered keeping bees?  Would you like to know more about this fascinating hobby or occupation? Join the Davie County Beekeepers Association for  “How Beekeeping for Beginners.”

Classes Begin Saturday, January 13th

When: Saturday, January 13th, 20th, 27th, and Feb 7th and 10th, from 9 a.m. – noon.

Where: Davie County Public Library, 371 N Main St., Mocksville, NC 27028

Course Fee: $50.00 per person. Includes course and all required materials, one-year membership in Davie County Beekeepers Association, DCBA T-shirt, and entry into a raffle of members attending all classes for a new beehive setup (bees not included). Youths, ages 16 and under, will be charged $30.

CONTACT: (Rick Cole) at (336) 839-4789 for more information or pre-register now at www.daviebeekeepers.org to reserve your seat.

Register now, pre-registration is required as there is limited seating.

Davie Beekeepers – 45 Years of Service

The Davie County Beekeepers Association has been helping members enjoy the hobby of beekeeping since 1972 and is part of the North Carolina State Beekeeping Association. The state association has been around for almost a century and is the largest state beekeeping association in the country.

Friendly Neighbors and Helping Hands

In addition to the information you glean from this course, you will have the opportunity to meet other beginning beekeepers as well as some “old-timers”.  You’ll make contacts with local beekeepers who can provide answers to future questions as well as continuing support.  You can find a mentor to help you with your new adventure, and club members can even help you “install” your first package of bees or capture a swarm.

Catch the Buzz! Reserve Your Seat Today

Learn why beekeeping has caught the attention of so many people across America in the last few years, and why the health of the honey bee is an integral part of the well being of our planet.  Catch the buzz and reserve your seat.  Pre-register online with the Davie County Beekeepers Association.