Category Archives: Meetings

Feb 7th meeting

Posted on January 23, 2012 by bob

Equipment assembly workshop. Trying to figure out how to assemble your new gear? We’ll have a few stations set up with instructors, jigs, etc. Bring some gear out and have some experienced hands show you what to do with it.

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Apiary Lectures

Posted on September 7, 2011 by bob

Ok so I tried to run the first section entirely in the apiary. After some feedback – specifically “where’s the fall prep lecture” I’ve learned a little something. Apiary workshops are good, but follow-up afterwards would ensure the message. Still, … Continue reading →

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September Meeting

Posted on August 22, 2011 by bob

Weather permitting, I’d like to have the beginner section (fall prep) out in the apiary. Bring a veil and we can go through what you should look for prior to putting your hives to bed for the year.

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Supplies

Posted on July 25, 2011 by bob

Since Corky will be a panelist at our August meeting, it might be a good time to place an order w/ Ballard Bee Company and get a delivery at the meeting. I’m just saying, is all. (Ballard Bee Supplies) (Note: … Continue reading →

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August Meeting

Posted on July 20, 2011 by bob

Tuesday August 2nd. Beginner section will discuss splits. Post-blackberry flow is an opportune time to make some splits before fall. We’ll talk about the how-tos. 8:00 will start a panel discussion. We’ve got an interesting line-up of sideliners and commercial … Continue reading →

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June Meeting

Posted on June 6, 2011 by bob

June Meeting tomorrow Tuesday June 7th. Beginner section is a short lesson on hive expansion and honey supering followed by a general Q&A. Now that the weather has picked up and you’ve all been sitting on new package installs for … Continue reading →

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Meeting Tomorrow – Tuesday April 12th

Posted on April 11, 2011 by bob

6:15 (or so) handing out woodenware until the meeting starts at 7:00. Tim Lawrence will give a talk on honeybee pests and diseases at 7:30 Our own Ken Reid will demonstrate package installation for the beginner section at 8:30. — … Continue reading →

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March Meeting – Blue Orchard (Mason) Bees

Posted on February 21, 2011 by bob

Join us March 8th for a discussion of one of our native pollinators Blue Orchard Bees (BOBs). Dave Hunter of Crown Bees (http://www.crownbees.com/) wil be talking about BOB bee systems, raising BOBs and using BOBs for pollination. March is also … Continue reading →

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February Meeting

Posted on January 29, 2011 by bob

Join us for a discussion of Top Bar Hives, and Frames and Foundations. 7pm February 8th, at Meadowbrook Farm Preserve Interpretive Center Casey Paul has been keeping bees in top bar hives for the last few years with bee yards … Continue reading →

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Next Meeting Tues Feb 8th

Posted on January 12, 2011 by bob

Same bee time, same bee channel. 7pm Meadowbrook Farm Preserve. 7:00 – 7:30 Frames and foundation – Patti Loesche 7:30 – 8:00 Teatime and Q&A round-table. 8:00 – 9:00 Featured presentation. I’m still working on this, but ideas include pests … Continue reading →

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