Club News | April 2026

 Beekeeping Class

The Beginning Beekeeping class is scheduled this fall beginning Sept 27, 2026. It

is sponsored by the Albemarle County Parks & Rec. Dept.  Watch for their “Open

Doors” newsletter.

Experienced beekeepers will teach the core topics and Karen Hall will act as class coordinator. It will run 2-4 pm, Sunday afternoons for 5 weeks: Sept 27, Oct 4, 11, 18 and 25.

Virginia Winter Honey Bee Colony Loss Survey

Winter is a stressful season for honey bee colonies in Virginia. Traditionally, the majority of annual losses occur during this time.  Over the past 25 years Virginia’s beekeepers supported a statewide winter loss survey through the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS).  The surveys resulted in valuable information to better beekeepers’ management practices for improved colony health and survival.  By now you and other beekeepers have discovered the number of colonies that made it through the winter months, and those that did not.  Please take a few minutes to let us know how your colonies fared this past winter by completing the “Winter Honey Bee Colony Loss Survey.” 

Winter Honey Bee Colony Loss Survey"

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