​WELCOME TO OUR CLUB!
We are beekeepers and bee-lovers in the Washington County, Virginia area who meet monthly to educate ourselves and the public about how to nurture honeybees for the benefit of Earth and its inhabitants. Please join us.

CANCELLED --

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​​Due to COVID-19 precautions, we will NOT meet on:
Monday, June 1, 2020.
Our program on   "Cooking with Honey" will be rescheduled.
A decision will be announced by mid-June on whether we will resume meeting in July.
​The Southwest Virginia Higher Ed Center, where our meetings are held, summarizes Governor Northam’s Forward Virginia plan, which outlines a three-phased approach to the reopening of our Commonwealth, as follows:
 Phase I -  Continued restricted public access
  • Accepting reservations with 10 or fewer individuals on case by case basis
  • Continued social distancing
  • Continued telework
  • Face coverings recommended
  • Enhanced cleaning and disinfection
 Phase I could last 2-4 weeks or longer. (May 15-June 12 or later)
 
Phase II -  Accepting reservations with 50 or fewer individuals
  • Continued social distancing
  • Continued telework
  • Face coverings recommended
 Phase II could last 2-4 weeks or longer. (June 12-July 10 or later)
 
Phase III -  No ban on social gatherings
  • No capacity limits in establishments
  • Continued heightened cleaning and disinfection
  • Possible other measures (as directed by Governor Northam)
 Phase III could be 10-12 weeks away or more.
 
We understand that the Forward Virginia plan is contingent on evidence of rebound. If the number of positive tests and hospitalizations in our state increase, it is possible that some restrictions may be reinstated. We will continue to follow the guidance of Governor Northam’s administration and will share any changes or updates as they become available to us.
 
Please know that the Higher Education Center considers the safety and wellbeing of our clients and staff to be of the utmost importance. We are looking forward to having you back in our facility and want to assure you that we will be doing our very best to protect your health.
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All events will be held in the Executive Auditorium of the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, unless otherwise advertised. For directions and map, click on Directions under the About Us tab. 
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​For a complete listing of the presentations planned for this year, click on Schedule under the Home tab above.

To read the Minutes from last month's meeting, click here or go to the History tab and click on Meeting Minutes.
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our next workshop: 
​VARROA MITE Management & Control
will be (hopefully) rescheduled in 2021
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​Virginia State Beekeepers Association 
VSBA MEMBERSHIP
Treasurer:
Ian D. Henry
434-823-8600
5771 Hill Top St.
Crozet, VA 22932
treasurervsba@virginiabeekeepers.org