Is beekeeping right for you? Check out this class to see.

BY EMMA PEPPER, DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS, THE HUB

The Appalachian Beekeeping Collective, part of Appalachian Headwaters, is hosting workshops around the state to get encouraging bourgeoning beekeepers to hop on the beekeeping train.

From the organizers:

Are you interested in learning more about keeping bees? Come to this free, beginner-friendly class for an overview of beekeeping and to learn how to get involved with the Appalachian Beekeeping Collective! Class is free and open to the general public.

Classes will be held:

• Tuesday, December 11, 5:30pm – Crossroads Church of Bluefield, WV
• Monday, December 17, 6:30pm – Wyoming County Extension Office in Pineville, WV
• Friday, January 4, 5:30pm – Sprouting Farms in Talcott, WV

There will also be a bee yard tour at 4:30pm on January 4, before the class begins at Sprouting Farms.

For more information, contact Kevin Johnson at kjohnson@appheadwaters.org.

Follow the Beekeeping Collective on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/appalbeecollective/.