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How to register for beekeeping class in Forsyth County

It’s not just for wanna bees — learn the ins-and-outs of beekeeping.

January 5, 2024 • 
Kellina Wanteu
WStoday: Beekeeping class launches in Forsyth County

What do you call a bee that needs a drink? Bee-hydrated.

Photo by Forsyth County Beekeepers Association via Forsyth County

If you wanna bee a beekeeper or learn about the essentials to be successful at beekeeping, we’ve got the buzz for you.

The Forsyth County Beekeepers Association’s 2024 Bee School is launching Saturday, Jan. 20. The self-directed program will provide practical hands-on experience and demonstrations from experts. Here’s what you should know:

  • Participants who register and enroll in the program will take part in in-person and online coursework.
  • In-person sessions will take place the following Saturdays: Jan. 20, Feb. 3, Feb. 24, and March 2.
  • All in-person classes will be held at the Forsyth County office of the NC Cooperative Extension located at 1450 Fairchild Rd. in Winston-Salem.

The North Carolina State Beekeepers Association (NCSBA) will hold a certification exam on April 6 for students interested in being certified. The cost of the program is $75, plus $15 for the beekeeping certification.

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