Vitellogenin – The Swiss knife of honey bees

Over the last 20 years, my big passion in research has been Vitellogenin. Vitellogenin is a very old protein, more than 700 million years old. If we think of life […]

Ask The Beekeeper

A discussion and Q&A with Dave Lewcon of Dave Lewcon Apiaries, Uxbridge, MA Now is the busiest time of year for bees and beekeepers alike.  It's easy to get overwhelmed […]

Hope in the Fight Against Varroa

Virtual Event Virtual Event

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 […]

BABA Presentation: Honey bees and native flower visitors in a Boston suburb

Virtual Event Virtual Event

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.

Free – $10.00

Meet the Beekeeper: Peter Byerly

Boston Nature Center 500 Walk Hill Street, Mattapan, MA, United States

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 […]

Free

BABA: Honey Show Judging; What’s It All About

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 […]