County Extension Director and Agent Bart Renner was at our meeting February 4, bringing a film as well as an example of what happens when enormous hornets take over a hive (see photo above).
Films and DVDS: TCBA members watched a film, ‘Queen of the Sun,’ one of many DVDs that can be borrowed by NC State Beekeepers Association members. A bibliography of available AV resources can be found here. To borrow, fill out this online request form.
New Guide to Identifying Bees: North Carolina has more than 500 species of bees! Mr. Renner passed around copies of “The Bees of North Carolina: An Identification Guide.” This new book can be viewed online here.
Bee schools offered: The North Carolina State Apiculture Program is offering two trainings this spring: An online beginner beekeeping course March 4-25 (details here), and an Intermediate BEES Academy March 3-4 in New Bern, NC (more information here).