WHERE WE LIVE

Are you curious about bees, interested in learning about raising bees, or are you already a beekeeper? We'd enjoy meeting you! We're a group of beekeepers from the northwestern corner of Virginia.

Guests are always welcome to our meetings!

Beekeepers of the Northern Shenandoah

Join us at one of our meetings!

UPCOMING EVENTS at SKY MEADOWS STATE PARK:

2018 Crooked Run Valley 5k, 10k and Half Marathon: December 1, 2018 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Wine & Food Festival: December 1 & 2, 2018 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Explore the Crooked Run Valley and Sky Meadows State Park with Bishop's Events 5k, 10k and half marathon races. Get rejuvenated as you traverse through the meadows, pastures and woodlands of Sky Meadows, and into the back roads of the scenic Crooked Run Valley. Purchase a Wine Festival ticket, and after the race in the Historic Area enjoy tasting three wines at five separate wineries, as well as food and other activities, including honey/hive products from Beekeepers of Northern Shenandoah. Races benefits the Friends of Sky Meadows, who support park programming. For more information, and to register: 

http://bishopsevents.com/event/2018-crooked-run-valley-5k-10k-half

https://www.facebook.com/events/764617597260040

UPCOMING EVENTS at BLANDY EXPERIMENTAL FARM
400 Blandy Farm Lane • Boyce VA 22620
540-837-1758 • www.blandy.virginia.edu

(Call ahead for reservations)

WINTER TREE ID and POTLUCK:
Saturday, December 8, 1-4 p.m.

BLANDY BIRD COUNT and FAMILY FESTIVAL:

HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS:
Saturday and Sunday, December 1-2
9:30-Noon and 1:30-4 both days
Join friends in creating a traditional evergreen
wreath made from fresh local greens and
adornments. Choose from four sessions.

ANNUAL SEED EXCHANGE:
January 26, 2019, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Join us for our 8th annual seed swap and
information exchange in the Blandy library. 

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EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT - FINANCIAL AID: Eagle Scout Candidate, Hunter Barnhart Winchester Star article, October 1, 2018. Thanks to all who donated and contributed time to the build.

CLASSES

​For information on beekeeping classes or class schedules please use the education link on the navigation bar or click here

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DATES TO REMEMBER

UPCOMING EVENTS MARK YOUR CALENDARS SAVE THE DATE WE’LL SEE YOU THERE!

 SKY MEADOWS EVENT: December 1 & 2, 2018. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

They are looking for honey and "products of the hive” - candles, lip balms, etc.  If interested in participating please contact our Doug or Ramona Morris. Volunteer help is needed.

CLUB MEETING:  ANNUAL POTLUCK DINNER & AUCTION Thursday, December 13, 2018 7:00 PM

Silent Night? Not tonight!

Come join in the fun!  Please bring a dish to share and an item for the auction! Drinks and tableware will be provided. VIDEO INVITATION

BONS CLUB TEE SHIRTS -

         ONLY 6 LEFT! 

Club tee shirts  will be for sale at our monthly general meeting.

See Doug Koch to purchase one! $12.00

IMPORTANT MESSAGE
 

MINUTE MOTIVATORS!

Have you read a good book about bees lately or have you discovered a great source of invaluable information  about beekeeping? 

How about sharing with the club?

We'd love to hear from you!

Consider giving a 3-minute presentation to the club at one of our meetings.  It's a great way of getting to know other club members and to let them know about you. Contact Bruce Bryant  to set a date!

PHOTO OF THE MONTH ARCHIVE!

(click here to view past photos)

Submit photos to Paul Peters

ENJOY this fall treat - made with honey!