News

  1. Potluck: Join us for our upcoming potluck on December 12th at Blandy Farms.
  2.  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. 
  3. Parking for January’s meeting at Handley Library: Meter enforcement is only in effect Monday through Friday, so park in any open spot 

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  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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  • 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 Education/Member Meeting1739489400 Feb 13, 2025, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
BONS Education/Member Meeting1741905000 Mar 13, 2025, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
BONS Education/Member Meeting1744324200 Apr 10, 2025, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
BONS Education/Member Meeting1746743400 May 8, 2025, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
BONS Education/Member Meeting1749767400 Jun 12, 2025, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
BONS Education/Member Meeting: Dr. T'ai RoulstonMeet us at Handley Library to receive an update on Dr. T'ai Roulston's Mason bee research! Along with two other short presentations for new and experienced beekeepers.1736618400 Jan 11, 2025, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
BONS Board MeetingInterested in joining us? Send us an email at Bonswebcom@gmail.com1736380800 Jan 8, 2025, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
BONS Board MeetingInterested in joining us? Send us an email at Bonswebcom@gmail.com1738800000 Feb 5, 2025, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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

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