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PCBA Events

The PCBA holds several events throughout the year on a variety of bee topics.  Below is a list of events either currently planned for this year or events we have held in the past and hope to schedule again in the coming year.

Meetings

The PCBA meets the third Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM for a social half hour then our meeting at the

Person County Office Building

304 South Morgan St., Roxboro, NC 27573

Bee School

There will be a 2 day bee school on March 15 & March 22, 2025

Queen Rearing
Upcoming queen rearing workshop (TBD)

Honey Extraction Workshop
The honey extraction workshop is tentatively planned for (TBD)

Wax Workshop
A wax workshop is tentatively planned for (TBD)

Equipment Building Workshop

The equipment building workshop is usually presented in February as part of the bee school. 

Community Apiary Days

Community apiary days are typically held every other weekend on Saturdays or Sundays depending on weather and temperature from March to October.

Community Outreach/Public Speaking

PCBA has several members who are happy to come out to local schools and clubs to discuss bees.  We also attend various events within the county and surrounding area to promote bees and pollinators.

NCSBA & Other Similar Conferences

Every year PCBA encourages its members to attend a variety of state and national conferences.  We also offer scholarships whenever possible to give our members the most opportunity to attend.  This year many of these conferences have moved to online Zoom events.


Person County Veterans Pollinator Garden

The PCBA is a proud sponsor of the Person County Veterans Pollinator Garden.  Each year we organize and/or participate in various landscaping field days to keep the garden looking its best.




Event calendar

    • 20 Feb 2025
    • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • NC Cooperative Extension Center, 304 S Morgan St., Roxboro, NC 27573


    • 15 Mar 2025
    • 23 Mar 2025
    • 2 sessions
    • Clement Baptist Church, Hurdle Mills, NC
    Register

    PCBA Bee School 2025
    Two Saturdays-- March 15 & March 22, 2025

    Check-in: 8:00AM

    Class 8:30AM - 4:30PM

    Clement Baptist Church
    8480 Burlington Rd

    Hurdle Mills, NC 27541


    March 15th Topics

    Intro to Beekeeping

    Anatomy of Bees

    Equipment, Clothing, and Tools of the Beekeeper

    Getting Your Bees

    Products of the Hive

    Q&A and Discussion of PCBA Community Apiary


    March 22nd Topics

    Planting for Bees

    Pests and Threats to Bees and Hives

    Varroa Mites

    Seasonal Management / Calendar of Beekeeping

    Review of full course & materials

    NCSBA certification test


    Registration

    $75/Individual


    What does this include?

    2 full Saturdays of classes

    Class textbook First Lessons in Beekeeping

    Lunch both days

    2025 PCBA Club membership

    NCSBA Master Beekeeper Certification Exam and Practical Exam

    Mentoring from experienced local beekeepers

    Access to the PCBA Community Apiary


    Questions about Bee School?

    Send us an email at personcountybeekeepers@gmail.com or

    text us at (919) 748-7180


Past events

24 Apr 2021 Queen Rearing Class
15 Apr 2021 April meeting
20 Mar 2021 2021 Spring 2 Day Beginner Bee School
18 Mar 2021 March meeting
18 Feb 2021 February meeting
21 Jan 2021 January Member Meeting
19 Nov 2020 November Meeting (via Zoom)

Person County Beekeepers Association

Address: PO Box 222 Hurdle Mills, NC 27541

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