Author Archives: David
October 2018 Meeting
On October 2nd we’ll have the opportunity to hear from Justin Brooks about King County’s Noxious Weed Control Program. Just a reminder that there will be no Apiary presentation as that has finished for the year. 7:00-7:30 Basic Beekeeping by … Continue reading
August 2018 Meeting
On August 7th we’ll have the opportunity to hear from Liam Shaw who will teach us how to install an electric fence to protect our beehives. We also will have some more demonstrations in the apiary before the indoor meeting … Continue reading
July 2018 Meeting – Summer Picnic
On July 10th we’ll be having our new annual family picnic for the members. Friendship, Food and Fun in the Sun! You should have received a Punchbowl electronic invitation for the details.
National Honey Bee Health Survey
USDA is collaborating with the University of Maryland to conduct a comprehensive national honey bee pest survey over several years to get information about bee health and changes in bee health over time. They are looking for beekeepers interested in … Continue reading
Free Seattle Pollinator Conservation Workshop
Sowing Biodiversity Restoring Land for Pollinators Seattle Central Public LibraryTuesday, June 26 • 12:30pm-1:30pm Join the Xerces Society’s Eric-Lee-Mäder for a conversation on the current state of pollinator conservation art and science Since 2008, the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation … Continue reading
Resources from the June 5th Meeting
So Matthew Schwartz from Earth Corps shared the Habitat Restoration Guide which is accessible at their website earthcorps.org.
June 2018 Meeting
Looking forward to seeing you all at the Monthly Meeting, June 5th. 6:00-6:50 Apiary Meeting by Charles Schaffer Charles will be going through hive techniques in the apiary. Come see live bees and learn about what you might see or … Continue reading
May 2018 Meeting
On May 1st at the monthly meeting we will have Bob Combs give a presentation. We also are starting the Apiary meetings before the general meeting again. So come out to the Apiary at 6pm where Charles will go through step … Continue reading
April 2018 Meeting
On April 3rd at the monthly meeting we will have some of our members will be giving demonstrations on creative ways to use honey, wax and pollen. Come and see their crafts and ask questions. Note, that if you want … Continue reading