About Us

The Catawba Valley Beekeepers Association of North Carolina is a community of beekeepers and bee enthusiasts who are passionate about bees and beekeeping. The club’s main mission is to promote the importance of bees and beekeeping through education and outreach in the community.

 

During our monthly meetings we invite knowledgeable speakers to share their expertise about anything bee related from starting out in beekeeping to the latest innovations in beekeeping management. Our monthly speaker topics cover a range of topics based on the interests of our club members. Check for upcoming meetings and events here.

 

During the winter we offer bee school for people interested in keeping bees or just want to learn more about these fascinating creatures. Our classes will teach you how to take care of your bees so you are prepared to receive your own bees in spring if you so desire. Once you have your bees, bee school instructors and other club members are available if you have questions throughout the year. To learn more about bee school click here.

 

Throughout the year, the club actively participates in various outreach activities, dedicating our time to educating the local community about the invaluable contributions of the honeybee. We teach 4H students during their summer program about bees. At the end of our class the students visit a local bee yard.

 

The club has an exhibit each year at the Hickory American Legion Fair. Visitors can learn about the club and bees as well as see live bees in an observation hive. Looking for the queen is always popular with visitors.

 

Schools and other local organizations frequently invite club members to speak to their group about the importance of bees.

 

Whether you are an experienced beekeeper or venturing into the world of bees and beekeeping for the first time, we look forward to meeting you. You are welcome to attend one of our monthly meetings to see what we are all about.

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Meetings are held monthly (We do not meet in December.) on the third Monday, 7 pm at the Catawba County Agricultural Resources Center, 1175 South Brady Avenue, Newton, NC.