Monthly Archives: April 2013

May 7 Meeting – Hive Inspections, Splits & Combines

It’s spring! New packages are arriving, and the bigleaf maple is in full bloom! If you’re a new beekeeper, what should you be looking for in your new colonies?  Kate and Patti will review what to look for both outside … Continue reading

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Swarm Season Is Almost Here

It’s that time of year again folks. If you’re on the swarm list, have your swarm catching gear in order and be ready to take calls. If you’re not available to take swarms calls this season, take yourself off the … Continue reading

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Bee Informed Partnership Survey – Due April 15

Bee Informed Partnership, a joint project among numerous universities and laboratories, aims to help beekeepers make better management decisions and reduce colony losses.  They need beekeepers, lots of beekeepers, to participate in two annual surveys, on winter losses and management. The … Continue reading

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More on Woodenware

Most of the woodenware was delivered to club members at the meeting last tuesday. However, there are a few no-shows who should arrange pick-up. This weekend, I’ll be around Friday evening and Saturday morning. RSVP to [email protected] so I can … Continue reading

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