How do we transition from casual backyard beekeepers into sustainable beekeeping? Interested in what do we need to do to create our own nucs with some extra to sell in the new year? Master Beekeeper Ron Stillwell wants to talk about how! Also, all things State Fair! Interested in competing in the honey or wax categories or volunteering at the honey booth? We’ve got all the information you need!
Beeswax Wrap Class 6/14/25
Summer is coming, so get your BEESWAX WRAPS on! What? It’s time to discard your plastic wrap and BEE more environmentally friendly. Come hang out with some bee buddies on Saturday, June 14th from 10-11:30am. This will BEE a small group workshop at the Cold Harbor Bee Farm. I will be leading you through the entire process of making your wraps. These wraps are so useful in the kitchen and make great gifts for family and friends. Attendees will take home written instructions as well as several wraps that you made.
Cost: $40/person
Registration: Julie.waser@gmail.com
Cold Harbor Bee Farm: 6240 Cold Harbor Rd, Mechanicsville 23111
Swarm season is upon us
If you see a swarm and want a beekeeper to come remove them, please visit our Report A Honeybee Swarm page for more info on identifying and reporting swarms.
If you’d like to be notified to help capture swarms, visit our swarm catcher page and fill out the form to be added to the list!