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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. 
  2. Purchase your bee packages here

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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

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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

The second Thursday of 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.com1741219200 Mar 5, 2025, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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
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
BONS Picnic1755450000 Aug 17, 2025, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Register for Our February 25 Meeting: How To Keep Bees Alive Until Spring, with Dr. Dewey CaronJoin us by Zoom on February 25 to hear Dr. Dewey Caron discuss how to keep your hives healthy until spring. He'll address subjects such as mite control and explain why you need half a hive this spring. Dr. Caron ... see more1740526200 Feb 25, 2025, 6:30 PM - 8:00 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
Pollinators and Extraction DemoBlandy Pollinator Garden1749767400 Jun 12, 2025, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Dr. James Wilson: MicroscopyJoin Extension Apiculturist James Wilson, in an in-depth look into honey bee anatomy and physiology. This honey bee microscopy workshop will dive into the individual mechanisms of how honey bees work inside and out! Learn about respiratory, circulatory, nervous and ... see more1741444200 Mar 8, 2025, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Dr. James Wilson (VT) and Dr. Joshua Jokum: Deep Dive into VarroaDr. James Wilson will discuss rationale and challenges to Varroa mite management. This seminar will provide scientific evidence and practical applicaiton to Virginia beekeepers. The program will focus on the most current science on Varroa impacts and disease transmission, management ... see more1741456800 Mar 8, 2025, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Dr. James Wilson: Evening MicroscopyJoin Extension Apiculturist James Wilson, in an in-depth look into honey bee anatomy and physiology. This honey bee microscopy workshop will dive into the individual mechanisms of how honey bees work inside and out! Learn about respiratory, circulatory, nervous and ... see more1741463100 Mar 8, 2025, 2:45 PM - 4:15 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
Send out Welcome Home Post1740423600 Feb 24, 2025, 2:00 PM - 2:10 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
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