Category Archives: beekeeper education

May 9 meeting: Dr. Brenna Traver on Nosema ceranae

Posted on May 1, 2013 by

Dr. Brenna Traver, a postdoctoral researcher in Virginia Tech’s entomology department will speak at the New River Valley Beekeepers Association meeting at 6:30 p.m. on May 9. Traver specializes in the study of Nosema ceranae, a pathogen of the Asian … Continue reading →

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April 11 meeting: Swarm catching and spring planting

Posted on April 1, 2013 by

Note: Read the April newsletter. Join us as the Christiansburg Health and Human Services Building at 210 Pepper St., at 7 p.m. April 11 for our spring starter meeting, featuring presentations on swarm catching and planting for bees. Looking for … Continue reading →

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Workshop: Increase your apiary with Dr. Larry Connor

Posted on March 28, 2013 by

Join the NRVBA and co-sponsor the YMCA at Virginia Tech on May 7 for an evening workshop with nationally-known beekeeping author and educator, Dr. Larry Connor. Connor is author of several books on beekeeping, including “Increase Essentials” and “Queen Rearing … Continue reading →

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March meeting: Double screen queen rearing

Posted on March 6, 2013 by

Notes: Anyone who wants a copy of Jerry’s instructions for double screen queen rearing may send an e-mail to twoltcols@verizon.net. Read the March newsletter. In addition to our popular raffle and our “what should you be doing with your hives” … Continue reading →

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February meeting speaker

Posted on February 7, 2013 by

Update: Click here for the handout from Keith Tignor’s presentation. Read a .pdf copy of the February newsletter. Spend Valentine’s Day with your fellow beekeepers this year, and learn about the Virginia Bee Hive Grant program, approved by last year’s General … Continue reading →

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2013 Beginning Beekeeping Workshop

Posted on October 24, 2012 by

Update: 2013 class is FULL. The Beginning Beekeeping Workshop lasts two Saturdays, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, 2 February, 2013 and 6 April, 2013. Cost is $55 per student and includes a beginner’s book, course materials, and lunch; $25 for … Continue reading →

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2nd annual “Bug Fest” at Virginia Tech

Posted on September 21, 2012 by

The second annual Hokie Bugfest will be held on October 20, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Inn at Virginia Tech (Latham Ballroom). The Inn is on the edge of the Virginia Tech campus off Price’s Fork … Continue reading →

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