Cherokee Beekeepers Club

Practical Beekeeping 2026

Want to learn to keep honeybees alive? Want to learn how to evaluate hive
information? Want to get good and complete information for our area?
The Cherokee Beekeepers Club and local beekeepers (Jason Segers, and BJ Weeks) are hosting a multi-evening course on beekeeping for beginning beekeepers. The course will cover starting, building equipment, understanding bee pests, medications, strategies for keeping bees, producing, and extracting honey. A strong emphasis will be on understanding the bees and processes involved. The class will finish with a daytime hands-on workshop in the bees. This is a class for beginners who wish to understand and start keeping honeybees. The class is an annual event started in 1997. Understanding the motivations of the bees enables us to continue learning and effectively work with the bees. Bees may be ordered during class for spring 2026.

Classes will be held at Amicalola EMC 544 Hwy 515 South Jasper, GA 30143.

Jan 29, 2026- 6:30-9:00pm – Feb 5, 2026 – 6:30-9:00pm – Feb 12, 2026 -6:30-9:00pm – Feb 19, 2026 -6:30-9:00pm – Feb 26, 2026 -6:30-9:00pm – Mar 5, 2026 – 6:30-9:00pm

(Left at main building and around to the Dean Center behind the main building.) Fee: $75 – Add $25 for spouse or child (non-beekeeper & same household)

Fill out and return the following form to register – Maximum of 25 in-person participants.

cherokeebeeclub.com

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CBC August Monthly Meeting – Thursday, August 15th @ 7PM

We are excited to announce our next club meeting, scheduled for Thursday, August 15th at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the Canton Moose Lodge, located at 278 Moose Loop Rd.

This month, our focus will be on winter preparation for our hives. We will cover essential topics including:

Feeding: Best practices for ensuring your bees have adequate nourishment for the winter months.
Final Mite Management: Strategies for managing mite populations as we head into the colder season.
Queen Replacement: When and how to replace your queen to maintain hive health and productivity.
Your participation is invaluable as we share insights, strategies, and support one another in preparing our hives for the winter.

Please bring any questions or concerns you may have so we can address them during the discussion.

We look forward to seeing you there and working together to ensure our bees are well-prepared for the season ahead.

Best regards,

Stephanie Horlock

Secretary and Treasurer
Cherokee Beekeepers Club

CBC August Monthly Meeting – Thursday, August 15th @ 7PM We are excited to announce our next club meeting, scheduled for Thursday, August 15th at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the Canton Moose Lodge, located at 278 Moose Loop Rd. This month, our f…

CBC July Monthly Meeting – Thursday, July 18 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Topic: “Diseases, mites, formic acid, and other meds.”
Location: Canton Moose Lodge

Each educational meeting presents an excellent opportunity for us to deepen our understanding of proper beekeeping practices and to share insights and experiences with one another. Your active participation is highly encouraged as we aim to foster a supportive and collaborative community of local beekeepers.

Please mark your calendars and make every effort to attend. Your presence and contributions will greatly enrich our discussions.

If you have any questions or require further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Best regards,

Cherokee Beekeepers Club

CBC July Monthly Meeting – Thursday, July 18 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Topic: “Diseases, mites, formic acid, and other meds.” Location: Canton Moose Lodge Each educational meeting presents an excellent opportunity for us to deepen our understanding of proper beekeepin…

CBC April Monthly Meeting – April 18 @ 7:00 pm

Topic: “Supering and swarming – gains and losses.”

Location: Canton Moose Lodge

Each educational meeting presents an excellent opportunity for us to deepen our understanding of proper beekeeping practices and to share insights and experiences with one another. Your active participation is highly encouraged as we aim to foster a supportive and collaborative community of local beekeepers.

Please mark your calendars and make every effort to attend. Your presence and contributions will greatly enrich our discussions.

If you have any questions or require further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Best regards,

Cherokee Beekeepers Club

**If you haven’t joined our beekeeping club and community or renewed your membership since January please download an application at the top of the main https://www.cherokeebeeclub.com page and bring it with you to the meeting, or pay via Venmo and email your application to [email protected] . It’s only $20 per calendar year! **

Cherokee Beekeepers Club Serving Cherokee County, Metro Atlanta, and North Georgia

CBC March Monthly Meeting – Saturday, March 16 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Topic: “Making up for winter losses – splits.”
We will have package installations and split demonstrations.

The field trip will be held at Honey Burfield’s bee yard in Ball Ground.

Please let us know if you’ll be joining us at the event. There is no fee. We just need to know if you’re coming to prepare for snacks and drinks. Please click the link below to let us know one way or the other, and for the address!

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CBC March Monthly Meeting – Saturday, March 16 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am Topic: “Making up for winter losses – splits.” We will have package installations and split demonstrations. The field trip will be held at Honey Burfield’s bee yard in Ball Ground. Please let…

Dear Cherokee Beekeepers Club Members, past members, and future members,

I hope this notice finds you well. This is a friendly reminder about our upcoming club meeting, scheduled for February 15th at 7:00 PM at the Canton Moose Club.

Meeting Details:
Date: February 15th
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Canton Moose Lodge

Agenda:
– Discussion on “Are you a good beekeeper – what is the mite count?”
– Exploring frame manipulation techniques

This meeting presents an excellent opportunity for us to deepen our understanding of beekeeping practices and to share insights and experiences with one another. Your active participation is highly encouraged as we aim to foster a supportive and collaborative community of beekeepers.

Please mark your calendars and make every effort to attend. Your presence and contributions will greatly enrich our discussions.

If you have any questions or require further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Best regards,

Cherokee Beekeepers Club

February Monthly Meeting Notice, Thursday, February 15th @7PM! Dear Cherokee Beekeepers Club Members, past members, and future members, I hope this notice finds you well. This is a friendly reminder about our upcoming club meeting, scheduled for February 15th …

I hope each of you had wonderful Christmas season and that the New Year has found you happy and healthy.

I hope each of you will be able to make it to the meeting scheduled for January 18th at 7pm at the Canton Moose Family Center (lower level).

The primary topic of discussion will be growing colonies in preparation for Spring splits. You are also welcome to join us an hour before for the second session of our Practical beekeeping class starting at six.

I hope to see you all there!”

Jason W. Segers, CPA

Cherokee Bee Club’s January Monthly Meeting, Thursday, January 18, 2023 – Bee There or Bee Square! I hope each of you had wonderful Christmas season and that the New Year has found you happy and healthy.   I hope each of you will be able to make it to the meeting scheduled for January 18th …