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Date/Time
Date(s) - 03/31/2023
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location
N.C. Cooperative Extension , Currituck County Center

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Have you ever wanted to learn about beekeeping? Well, here is a great opportunity to do just that. This four-part very hands-on program will let you experience the fascinating world of the honey bees. You will learn:

  • about their hives,
  • sustainable beekeeping,
  • life cycle of bees,
  • products produced by a hive
  • and install a new colony in their new home.

Each session will focus on a different aspect of beekeeping while providing participants with hand-on experiences with bees, hives, and hive production.

This 4 part program for youth ages 11-18 is at the Currituck Extension Center will be held on March 31, April 11, April 14 and May 5, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.. We will be working with and around bees and their hives during all sessions and we will provide appropriate safety gear during the classes.

Full enrollment in 4-H Online is required for all participants. There is no cost for this program, but space is limited.

To register, please visit Beekingbasicsforjuniors.eventbrite.com.  After you complete your eventbrite registration, you will need to register your youth through the 4-H Online site at: v2.4honline.com/#/user/sign-in. It is easy and only takes a few minutes. Please call us at 252-232-2261 and we will guide you through the process if you have any problems.

let you experience the fascinating world of the honey bees. You will learn about their hives, sustainable beekeeping, life cycle of bees, products produced by a hive and install a new colony in their new home. Each session will focus on a different aspect of beekeeping while providing participants with hand-on experiences with bees, hives, and hive production.