News
- Potluck: Join us for our upcoming potluck on December 12th at Blandy Farms.
- Â 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.Â
- Parking for January’s meeting at Handley Library: Meter enforcement is only in effect Monday through Friday, so park in any open spotÂ
Our Latest Blog Post
Exciting Changes to BONS Monthly Meetings – Starting January 2025!
Douglas Koch
December 29, 2024
We’re bringing your beekeeping education closer to home! In response to member feedback about location, family commitments, and travel distance, BONS will be holding monthly
OA Presentation
Douglas Koch
December 8, 2024
Key Takeaways from Recent Talks on Mite Management: Insights from Bob Bennie and Greg Rogers If you’re a beekeeper looking to deepen your understanding of
Older News
Newly Elected Officers for 2024-2025
- President:Â Tim Riggleman (re-elected)
- Vice President:Â Denise Vowell
- Secretary:Â Sarah Jeffries (re-elected)
- Treasurer:Â Pam Wunderlich
Beginning Beekeeping Classes
Registration fills quickly - register today!
$
120
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8 Classes to begin your beekeeping journey
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All Books/Materials for Class
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Access to direct support building your hives
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1 year membership to BONS
Coming soon
Check out our upcoming meetings
The second Thursday of each month we put on an educational event for our members.Â
Not a member yet? Come anyways and learn more about our beekeeping group 🙂Â
| Title (Click for details) | Details | Date |
|---|---|---|
| BONS Education/Member Meeting | 1739489400 Feb 13, 2025, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | |
| BONS Education/Member Meeting | 1741905000 Mar 13, 2025, 6:30 PM - 7:30 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