Bee school postponed
By From staff reports
Published in News on January 6, 2017 11:52 AM
A basic beekeeping class that was scheduled to begin Saturday has been delayed a week because of an expected winter storm.
Classes now will be held on Saturdays, Jan. 14, 21, 28 and Feb. 4 and 11, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wayne County Cooperative Extension Office, 208 W. Chestnut St.
The class is open to anyone interested in becoming a beekeeper or those wanting to refresh their beekeeping knowledge and skills. The course is sponsored by the Beekeepers of the Neuse in partnership with the Wayne County Cooperative Extension Office.
Registration is $50 per individual or $75 per couple/family. The cost includes a textbook, classroom training materials/notebook, refreshments and ongoing training with a certified beekeeper/mentor. Early registration is encouraged.
There are two ways to register and pay:
•Pre-register and pay at the Wayne County Cooperative Extension Office during office hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Take your receipt to class.
•On-site registration begins at 8 a.m. on Jan. 14 at the Wayne County Cooperative Extension Office.
Make checks payable to Beekeepers of the Neuse. Call 919-731-1520 for more information or visit Beekeepers of the Neuse on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BeekeepersOfTheNeuse or visit their website at www.BeekeepersOfTheNeuse.com.