Randy Oliver is a world-renowned bee biologist, leading researcher, commercial beekeeper, speaker, educator, and regular contributor to the American Beekeeping Journal. He is one of the premier beekeeping leaders in the U.S. and the owner and author of http://scientificbeekeeping.com. Members, please join us via Zoom to learn more about Randy's latest research!
Bill Hesbach is an Certified Master Beekeeper and a graduate of the University of Montana's master beekeeping program. Bill is active in local bee communities and contributes to Bee Culture and American Bee Journal. He lives in Cheshire, Connecticut and owns Wing Dance Apiary. Find out more about Bill at Wing Dance Honey Bill will teach […]
Join us to learn about how an electric bear fence can save you and your bees from lots of grief! Bryan Peterson, Executive Director of Bear Smart, Durango http://bearsmartdurango.org/ will walk us through the setup and maintenance of bear fencing and the options for electric and solar energizers. Our club Vice President, Carol Tyrrell, […]
Tina Sebestyen will teach beginning bee classes at the Fairgrounds on consecutive Friday evenings, March 18th and the 25th from 5:30-8:30 pm. You need to pre-register at bee.seeking@gmail.com The cost is $50.
Come see how to diagnose a dead out, reverse the hive bodies on a Langstroth hive and how to move frames in a top bar hive. Check for Queen right-ness and much more. Start your hives off right this spring! Plus we can socialize with other Beeks to see what's going on in their hives.
Join us for an in-person meeting at the Florida Baptist church close to the intersection of Hwy 172 and Hwy 160. Our focus will be what you can do to keep your bees as healthy as possible and what to do if they do get sick. Especially important this spring as we get into our […]
If you've ordered a package of bees then Saturday, April 30th is the day to pick them up and learn how to install your new hives! We'll be in the Zuberfizz parking lot from 2:00 pm on.
Swarm season is coming! Have you been wondering if and when to split your hives but don't know where to begin? Why and when should you consider splitting a hive? What are the specifics to think about before and after? Tina Sebestyen will demystify the process and help set you up for success. Don't miss […]
This event will take place over two different days - on the afternoon of June 2nd and the morning of June 4th at 10 am. The place will be announced closer to the date.
Learn to install a PROPER, WORKING bear fence. How to connect wires to the charger, what charger to buy, why this one not that one, how to test your fence, how to make sure the ground rods are installed properly, and fence maintenance. Happy Apple Orchard 1503 County Road 513 Ignacio Sunday June 5th at noon.
