The Guilford County Beekeepers Association will offer the
Beginner Beekeeping Course on the following dates:
Thursday, January 21
Thursday, January 28
Thursday, February 4 (we will not meet on February 11)
Thursday, February 18
Thursday, February 25
Thursday, March 3 (NCSBA Certified Beekeeper Written Examination-optional)
Weather make up date to be posted later.
Classes begin at 7:00 pm for about 2 hours a session, and will be held at the barn kitchen meeting room in the Guilford County Agricultural Center, 3309 Burlington Road, Greensboro, NC. The plan is for 5 teaching sessions, administration of the optional written portion of the NCSBA certified beekeepers examination at week 6, for those wishing to take it, and 1 week reserved for bad weather rescheduling or a bonus Q&A session.
The cost is $25.00 for individuals or $35.00 per family which includes 1 book/registration, handouts, and membership in the GCBA. North Carolina State Beekeepers Association membership ($15.00 per person) is required for those wanting to participate in the Master Beekeeper program and take the certified beekeepers examination. It is not required to take the beginners course or join the Guilford Beekeepers, but it is strongly encouraged.
EVEN THOUGH THE NCSBA MEMBERSHIP FORM ASKS YOU TO MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO NCSBA, PLEASE SEND ONLY ONE CHECK MADE PAYABLE TO GCBA FOR THE BEGINNER COURSE REGISTRATION AND ANY MEMBERSHIPS TO THE NCSBA. WE WILL BREAK OUT NCSBA PAYMENTS AND FORWARD NCSBA MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS AND PAYMENTS AS A GROUP DURING THE MONTH OF JANUARY, 2016.