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  1. Join Dr. James Wilson on March 8th: Spots are limited and require registration. Please sign up by clicking on the event in our “Meetings & Classes” section on March 8th and then clicking on the registration link in the details section. As a reminder, all event information can be found below by clicking on the event. The address for this event is 595 Laurel Grove Rd, Winchester Virginia.
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  1.  We’re expanding our class locations: We’re making some changes to when we’ll meet each month. We will be rotating future meetings between Blandy, Winchester, Front Royal and Stephens city. Stay tuned and we will provide a yearly calendar. 
  2. Registration for Classes is Open: Please fill out an interest form and we’ll be in contact with you as quickly as possible. 
  3.  Join us on February 8th for our North American Honey Bee Expo Highlights meetings
  1. Potluck: Join us for our upcoming potluck on December 12th at Blandy Farms.
  2. Parking for January’s meeting at Handley Library: Meter enforcement is only in effect Monday through Friday, so park in any open spot 
  1. Newly Elected Officers for 2024-2025
    1. President: Tim Riggleman (re-elected)
    2. Vice President: Denise Vowell
    3. Secretary: Sarah Jeffries (re-elected)
    4. Treasurer: Pam Wunderlich

Beginning Beekeeping Classes

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$ 120
  • 8 Classes to begin your beekeeping journey
  • All Books/Materials for Class
  • Access to direct support building your hives
  • 1 year membership to BONS
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Check out our upcoming meetings

Each month we put on an educational event for our members. 
Not a member yet? Come anyways and learn more about our beekeeping group 🙂 

Title (Click for details)DetailsDate
BONS Board MeetingInterested in joining us? Send us an email at Bonswebcom@gmail.com1743634800 Apr 2, 2025, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
BONS Board MeetingInterested in joining us? Send us an email at Bonswebcom@gmail.com1746658800 May 7, 2025, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
BONS Board MeetingInterested in joining us? Send us an email at Bonswebcom@gmail.com1749078000 Jun 4, 2025, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
BONS Board MeetingInterested in joining us? Send us an email at Bonswebcom@gmail.com1751497200 Jul 2, 2025, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
BONS Board MeetingInterested in joining us? Send us an email at Bonswebcom@gmail.com1754521200 Aug 6, 2025, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
BONS Board MeetingInterested in joining us? Send us an email at Bonswebcom@gmail.com1756940400 Sep 3, 2025, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
BONS Picnic1755450000 Aug 17, 2025, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
BONS Education/Member Meeting1752186600 Jul 10, 2025, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
BONS Education/Member Meeting1755210600 Aug 14, 2025, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
BONS Education/Member Meeting1757629800 Sep 11, 2025, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Pollinators and Extraction DemoBlandy Pollinator Garden1749767400 Jun 12, 2025, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Beekeeping BasicsAre you interested in learning about honeybees and what it takes to become a beekeeper? This introduction program will help you make the decision.1743267600 Mar 29, 2025, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
All About Swarms (Biology, Catching, and Installing) presented by BONS MembersLocated in the Blandy Library.1744324200 Apr 10, 2025, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Beginning Beekeeping1743633000 Apr 2, 2025, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Beginning Beekeeping1744237800 Apr 9, 2025, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Beginning Beekeeping1744842600 Apr 16, 2025, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Who We Are

BONS is a group of beekeepers in the northwestern corner of Virginia who are dedicated to increasing public awareness about beekeeping and the valuable role of honey bees  in nature and agriculture.  We promote the art and science of beekeeping.

Our Mission

  • To assist in educating the public about honey bees and beekeeping
  • To assist in beekeeper education and support
  • To promote members sale of hive products