Did you miss this presentation? If you're a BABA member, you can find it here. A Presentation by Project Apis m. Executive Director Danielle Downey & Dr. Bob Danka, USDA-retired. Varroa mites remain the primary threat to honey bees for most beekeepers. The ultimate solution to the Varroa destructor problem will be bees that can defend […]
Prof. Primack's talk presents survey results on insect visitation to various plants in Newton, showing that honey bees, bumblebees, and solitary bees coexist on the most popular flora. The findings highlight the diversity of bee species visiting cultivated, native, and pollinator garden plants in the suburb. He will conclude with strategies to protect native pollinators, including minimizing pesticide use and planting pollinator-friendly gardens.
Join us at the Boston Nature Center (BNC) for a Meet the Beekeeper session each Saturday this summer. Peter will be giving a presentation and a "hive dive" where you'll have the opportunity to look at real beehives in their summer glory! You'll be able to see how a beehive works, some beekeeping techniques, and, […]
Join us at the Boston Nature Center (BNC) for a Meet the Beekeeper session each Saturday this summer. You'll have the opportunity to look at real beehives in their summer glory! You'll be able to see how a beehive works, some beekeeping techniques, and, of course, honeycomb, raw honey, baby bees, and if you're lucky, […]
Join us at the Boston Nature Center (BNC) for a Meet the Beekeeper session each Saturday this summer. You'll have the opportunity to look at real beehives in their summer glory! You'll be able to see how a beehive works, some beekeeping techniques, and, of course, honeycomb, raw honey, baby bees, and if you're lucky, […]
Join us at the Boston Nature Center (BNC) for a Meet the Beekeeper session each Saturday this summer. You'll have the opportunity to look at real beehives in their summer glory! You'll be able to see how a beehive works, some beekeeping techniques, and, of course, honeycomb, raw honey, baby bees, and if you're lucky, […]
Presented by Mary Duane, President of Massachusetts Beekeepers Association The presentation will cover the basics of the judging process at a honey show. Mary's presentation will address both what can be entered in a honey show and what a judge is looking for in a sample of liquid honey or an article of beeswax. Additionally, […]
Join us at the Boston Nature Center (BNC) for a Meet the Beekeeper session each Saturday this summer. You'll have the opportunity to look at real beehives in their summer glory! You'll be able to see how a beehive works, some beekeeping techniques, and, of course, honeycomb, raw honey, baby bees, and if you're lucky, […]
Join us at the Boston Nature Center (BNC) for a Meet the Beekeeper session each Saturday this summer. You'll have the opportunity to look at real beehives in their summer glory! You'll be able to see how a beehive works, some beekeeping techniques, and, of course, honeycomb, raw honey, baby bees, and if you're lucky, […]
Join us at the Boston Nature Center (BNC) for a Meet the Beekeeper session each Saturday this summer. You'll have the opportunity to look at real beehives in their summer glory! You'll be able to see how a beehive works, some beekeeping techniques, and, of course, honeycomb, raw honey, baby bees, and if you're lucky, […]
Hilary Kearney will discuss the cooperative nature of the beehive and the roles of individual bees within it. Learn how and why the bees communicate with each other, how they organize an ever-changing workforce, and how they experience the world, learn, and remember. Plus, how can this information make you a better beekeeper? Hilary Kearney […]
Join us at the Boston Nature Center (BNC) for a Meet the Beekeeper session each Saturday this summer. You'll have the opportunity to look at real beehives in their summer glory! You'll be able to see how a beehive works, some beekeeping techniques, and, of course, honeycomb, raw honey, baby bees, and if you're lucky, […]