Central Virginia Beekeepers

An introduction to several types and why you'd want one, with a special focus on Long Langstroth hive construction and management Thursday, May 14, 2026 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Ivy Creek Foundation Educational Building 1780 Earlysville Road, Charlottesville Noa "Noy" Szefler is the Education Director for the Ashland Beekeepers Association and an active mentor, teaching in Bee School and leading hands-on workshops. She manages up to 13 colonies in a home apiary focused on treatment-free...

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....