Did you know... There are over 20,000 species of bees and 20 races of honeybees All honeybees are pollinators One third of our food is pollinated by honey bees North Carolina has more beekeepers than any other state The art of beekeeping and using bee colonies for pollination services dates by to ancient Egypt where bee colonies were transported by barges up and down the Nile. Classes are open to all over the age of 8 Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Cost is free but the purchase of bee jacket is required to participate in apiary exercises Classes will include safety, flora & fauna, history of beekeeping, pollination, bee and colony health and biology and more For more information contact, Stan Frick 704-455-6481