Jackson County Beekeeper's Chapter

08/13/2026

Pssst…it’s time for our monthly meeting! Join us next Thursday, August 20, at 6 PM. Our timely topic is testing, treating, and getting hives ready for winter. We meet at Cullowhee United Methodist Church, 416 Central Dr. All are welcome!

08/13/2026

Past…Time for our Monthly Meeting! Join us next Thursday, August 20 at 6pm. Our timely topic is mite checking, treating and preparing hives for winter. We meet at Cullowhee United Methodist Church, 416 Central Dr. All are invited!

08/13/2026

August is here! With it comes back to school and a new host of activities from Jackson County 4-H!

8/1 - Did you see me at Back to School Bash this weekend?
8/6 - JCYLG Clinic
8/8 - Gritty Triggers will take a small group of youth to the West District Shooting Sports Competition in Polk County
8/12 - JCPS Begins!
8/18 - Baking Nights begin! Sign up for our 2 night event here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1995453943461?aff=oddtdtcreator
8/21 - Fair season opens in the west this month! Hop on over to the Swain County Fair on the 21st and 22nd.
8/24 - Cooking Nights Return! Didn't get a spot this spring, sign up for our fall sessions now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1979526240272?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/06/2026

Something I never do right but will be working more on smoking the bees. Number four can be as short as 30-60 seconds which I imagine most beekeepers would do. Two minutes seems like a long time to just stand there waiting. I’m impatient so 30 secs I can do but more than that I don’t see me doing.

07/12/2026

Our monthly meeting is this Thursday, July 16 at 6pm. Please join us! Cullowhee United Methodist Church, 416 Central Ave, Cullowhee, NC. Our topic is harvesting honey!

06/25/2026

06/19/2026

Ever wonder how far a tiny honey bee will go for breakfast? 🗺️🐝
​Most honey bees typically forage within 1 to 3 miles of their hive, but if resources are scarce, they can push boundaries and fly up to 5 miles or more!
​To put that into perspective, a single colony can scout a massive feeding area of over 20,000+ acres. That is some serious dedication to the honey hustle! 🍯✨
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06/19/2026

"Meet the original multi-taskers! 🐝🧹 Are there bees whose only job is cleaning? Not quite.
​In a honey bee hive, shared roles and 'career stages' are the rule. Every worker bee actually starts her life as a cleaner and nurse, but her job automatically shifts and adapts as she ages.
​Here is how she grows:
​Days 1–5: Cleaner & Nurse
​Days 6–10: Nurse & Builder
​Days 11–18: Wax Worker & Receiver
​Days 19–21: Guard & Ventilator
​Days 22+: Forager (Collecting nectar & pollen!)
​It’s not about solitary specialists; it’s about absolute cooperation. Each bee learns every vital skill, making the entire superorganism incredibly resilient and efficient. Swipe to see the ultimate career path! 👇🇺🇸"
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05/14/2026

Did you know? 🐝 Bees spend their final night on a flower under the stars. 🌙 If they see another sunrise, they gather one last gift for their colony. 🌸 Let’s cherish these precious creatures! 💛