Upcoming Events

February 6 – 8, 2026

TCBA BEGINNERS BEE SCHOOL – 1 seat left

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Discover the fascinating world of honey bees by enrolling in Toe Cane Beekeepers’ Beginning Beekeeping School.

In one short weekend, you can qualify to become a “Certified Beekeeper,” and you’ll learn how to set up a new hive, care for a healthy colony, explore the incredible society of honey bees and understand the vital role honey bees play in pollination and our environment.

The bee school is taught by a NCSBA Master Beekeeper and will be held at NC Cooperative Extension office, 30 E US 19E, Burnsville at 7 p.m. on February 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday the 8th , and concludes 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday the 9th. Seating is limited and class may sell out.

Graduates who pass the written exam and a subsequent hands-on practical test will become North Carolina State Beekeepers Association (NCSBA) Certified Beekeepers.

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February 24, 2026

February Meeting to feature James WIlkes of Hive Tracks

James Wilkes is a beekeeper, college professor, farmer, and entrepreneur who will talk about how to know what to do next in your apiary and when. James is the founder of Hive Tracks, an app that can help backyard beekeepers and professionals better manage their hives. It includes a guided inspection feature for beginners and professional beekeepers.

The meeting is at Trinity Episcopal Church, 15 Hemlock Ave., Spruce Pine, NC. A bee community mingle and Q&A will start at 6 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. The official meeting starts at 6:30 p.m.

March 24, 2026

Greg Rogers is our Featured Speaker for march

Greg Rogers will review what actions beekeepers should take coming out of spring to ensure strong and productive hives all year long. He will also give an update on slow-release oxaclic acid treatments for mite control.

The meeting is at Trinity Episcopal Church, 15 Hemlock Ave., Spruce Pine, NC. A bee community mingle and Q&A will start at 6 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. The official meeting starts at 6:30 p.m.

April to October, 2026

Future Monthly Meetings

Meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of the month at Trinity Episcopal Church, 15 Hemlock Ave., Spruce Pine on the 4th Tuesday of the month.  Meetings begin at 6:00 p.m. with official business starting at 6:30.  Check back for more details.