EDUCATIONAL ENDEAVORS OF THE HBA
"And we should always remember that, in matters of evolution, nature will select for the ability to adapt and survive, not for maximum convenience to mankind."
Phil Chandler, The Barefoot Beekeeper
HIGHLANDS BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION
CONSTITUTION & BYLAWS
ARTICLE II: PURPOSE AND MISSION
Section 2.1 The objective of the HBA is the promotion of honeybees and beekeeping in the area of Virginia bordered by the Mountain Empire Beekeepers Association in the Wytheville area and the Southwest Virginia Beekeepers Association in the Grundy area. The HBA’s purpose is primarily educational.
In particular, our goals include:
CONSTITUTION & BYLAWS
ARTICLE II: PURPOSE AND MISSION
Section 2.1 The objective of the HBA is the promotion of honeybees and beekeeping in the area of Virginia bordered by the Mountain Empire Beekeepers Association in the Wytheville area and the Southwest Virginia Beekeepers Association in the Grundy area. The HBA’s purpose is primarily educational.
In particular, our goals include:
- coordinating with the Virginia State Beekeepers Association;
- influencing public policy on honeybee issues;
- educating school children, beekeepers, and the public about honey bees;
- assisting beekeepers with apiary management and inspections;
- mentoring new beekeepers;
- training new and current beekeepers; . . . . .
Our main purpose is to educate ourselves and others in how to help honeybees adapt and survive.
We attempt to do that in the following activities:
We attempt to do that in the following activities:
- Beginning Beekeepers classes - click here for information on our next class
- Workshops on Queen Rearing, Varroa Mites, Hive Inspection, etc.
- occasional Honeybee Symposiums
- Exhibit booth at the Washington County Fair
- Classroom visits to elementary students
- Information table at local fairs and events
