# Event Details - **Event Name**: So, You Want to Be a Beekeeper? An Introduction to Beekeeping - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 18 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Tue, 18 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Curious about honey bees? Join the Lee County Beekeepers Association for a free introductory class on honey bees and hive management basics!About this EventTitle: So, You Want to Be a Beekeeper? Introduction to BeekeepingDate & Time: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PMLocation: N.C. Cooperative Extension – Lee County Center (McSwain Center- 2420 Tramway Rd, Sanford, NC 27332)Cost: FREE & Open to the Public! (Pre-registration requested)About This Event:Have you ever dreamed of keeping your own honey bees, harvesting fresh local honey, or helping pollinate your neighborhood? Join the N.C. Cooperative Extension – Lee County Center and the Lee County Beekeepers Association for a fun, fast-paced introductory workshop designed for absolute beginners!Led by Dennis Brown, President of the Lee County Beekeepers Association, this 90-minute session will give you an accessible bird’s-eye view of what it takes to start and maintain a healthy, thriving apiary in the North Carolina Piedmont. Whether you are seriously considering buying your first hive or just fascinated by honey bee biology, this class is the perfect first step!What We’ll Cover:Honey Bee Basics: Understanding the hive caste system (Queen, Workers, Drones) and insect biology.Hive Management 101: Essential equipment, hive inspection basics, and seasonal responsibilities.Getting Started: Practical advice on hive placement, costs, and local regulations.Next Steps & Community: How to connect with future beginner beekeeping courses and join the Lee County Beekeepers Association (The Association meets the second Wednesday of every month at the McSwain Center!).Logistics & Arrival:Where to Meet: Please gather in the main Education Auditorium/Public Gathering Room at the Lee County Extension Center, 2420 Tramway Road, Sanford, nC 27332Check-In: Doors open at 6:15 PM. Class will begin promptly at 6:30 PM.Cost: Free! Registration helps us ensure adequate seating and handouts.N.C. Cooperative Extension Statements:Nondiscrimination Statement: N.C. Cooperative Extension prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, political affiliation, and veteran status.Accommodation Statement: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, N.C. Cooperative Extension will honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities. Please direct accommodation requests to Amanda Bratcher at amwilkin@ncsu.edu or 919-775-5624 at least 4 days prior to the event.NC Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity provider. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sanford/so-you-want-to-be-a-beekeeper-an-introduction-to-beekeeping/100001993634642884 - **Event Categories**: workshops, sports - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: 2420 Tramway Rd - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Sanford - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: 2420 Tramway Rd - **lat**: 35.4384315 - **long**: -79.1916206 - **full address**: 2420 Tramway Rd, 2420 Tramway Road, Sanford, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: So, You Want to Be a Beekeeper? An Introduction to Beekeeping - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/3f1136a21fd103a5c918dbc7b4a18b1c4fba32a0e314cfe9d184db4399fe3f70-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf6e7c6-gmir.jpg?v=1784950302 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is So, You Want to Be a Beekeeper? An Introduction to Beekeeping being held? - **A:** So, You Want to Be a Beekeeper? An Introduction to Beekeeping takes place on Tue, 18 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Tue, 18 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 2420 Tramway Rd, 2420 Tramway Road, Sanford, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing So, You Want to Be a Beekeeper? An Introduction to Beekeeping? - **A:** So, You Want to Be a Beekeeper? An Introduction to Beekeeping is organized by N.C. Cooperative Extension, Lee County. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** So, You Want to Be a Beekeeper? 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