Smoky Mountain Beekeepers hosting intro to beekeeping class

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Wednesday, 04/09/2024

The Smoky Mountain Beekeeping Association is hosting an Introduction to Beekeeping class from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Swain County Business Education Training Center, located at 45 E. Ridge Dr., Bryson City. 

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Beekeeper group to host Varroa testing demo

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Tuesday, 23/07/2024

Smoky Mountain Beekeepers’ August meeting will be held at the apiary at Mountain Discovery Charter School located at the top of Brendle Street in Bryson City. 

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Smoky Mountain Beekeepers to talk pollinator gardens

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Wednesday, 10/04/2024

The Smoky Mountain Beekeepers are welcoming N.C. Extension Agent Minda Daughtry to talk about how to support bees and other pollinators in personal gardens. 

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Join Smoky Mountain Beekeepers for a series of talks

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Wednesday, 06/03/2024

Red maples are popping, and it appears spring has sprung. As the weather improves, local beekeepers’ hives are buzzing back to life. 

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Beekeepers to swarm Bryson City

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Wednesday, 06/09/2023

Spend time with beekeepers during the next meeting of the Smoky Mountain Beekeepers Association at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, at the Swain County Business Education Center in Bryson City.

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