McDowell Honey Bee School 2026

Beekeeping Class · February 7–21, 2026 · Marion, North Carolina

N.C. Cooperative Extension McDowell Honey Bee School in Marion with a four-day beginner beekeeping course covering honey bee biology, hive management, seasonal care, pests, disease, honey tasting, and extraction demonstrations.

Event Details

Type: Beekeeping Class
Date: February 7–21, 2026
Location: Harold Smith Building, McDowell Technical Community College, 54 College Dr, Marion, North Carolina

Official website: McDowell Honey Bee School 2026

What to Expect

Beekeeping classes provide hands-on instruction for beginners and advanced beekeepers, covering hive inspection, seasonal management, and honey harvesting techniques.

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