Events

Join us as we learn how to read a frame with Dr. Dewey Caron.  Learn what to look for, what to take notice of and what one can learn from what you're seeing in your hive.

. This year's Beginning Beekeeping Class will be held on March 8th, 6-8 PM and 9th, 9 AM-2PM at the La Plata County Fairgrounds (and via Zoom). The cost is $60 (free to veterans). Our teacher is Tina Sebestyen. She has been keeping bees since 2007 (that's 17 full seasons). She was mentored by "old […]

Join us for a guided tour of the gardens followed by an ice cream treat!

Do you know how to use a ratchet strap on your hives? How to properly light a smoker? Have you practiced marking your drones so you can mark your queen? What's the best way to keep your hive tools clean?  These and other facets of beekeeping will be discussed, and demonstrated, complete with opportunities to […]

Winterizing your hives - a panel of experts!  Tina, Kristie, and Carol weigh in on what to do and how to do it! They will discuss the difference between ventilated and condensing hives and which is right for you.

We have two positions up for vote:  Vice President and Communications.  We'll also discuss how to clean wax and demonstrate how to make your hive tool sterilization tube.