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Cumberland County extension workshops to offer information on beekeeping

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“Bees Are Amazing” is the title of a workshop planned by Cumberland County Cooperative Extension in a return of its Better Living Series for 2023, according to a news release.

The workshops will be held at the Cooperative Extension Auditorium at 301 E. Mountain Drive.

The honeybee workshop is scheduled from noon to 2 p.m. Feb. 8. It will cover the basics of beekeeping and how to get started in the pursuit, the release said.

Registration and a $5 fee are due by Feb. 6. Register online at Bees Are Amazing.

Another workshop, “Cooking With Honey,” will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Feb. 15. During the class, honey will be used to prepare a two-course meal, the news release said. Registration and the $12 fee are due by Feb. 10. Class size is limited. Go to Cooking With Honey.

“Minding Your Beeswax” will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Feb. 22. The hands-on workshop will teach participants how to make all-natural candles from beeswax, the release said. Registration and the $12 fee are due by Feb. 17. Register at Minding Your Beeswax.

For the full calendar of Better Living Workshops, go to the Cooperative Extension website at cumberland.ces.ncsu.edu.

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