In this presentation, Ken Warchol (Worcester County Beekeepers Association President) will discuss the dynamics and signs in the beehive that beekeepers should recognize in order to prevent swarming and then prescribe options that beekeepers can take to prevent an emerging swarm, particularly in congested neighborhoods. After decades of swarm prevention, Ken has recognized that there are clear-cut […]
They have two of the nations premier apiary scientists for this meeting in order for all of us to advance our beekeeping knowledge and skills. Dr. Spivak and Dr. Finstrom are both outstanding speakers and are a wealth of knowledge. They will be able to answer your advanced questions on honeybees and fill you in […]
Coolidge Hall (see #22 on map) http://massbee.org/meetings/2015-spring-meeting Speakers: David Tarpy via webinar- Professor and Extension Apiculturist, North Carolina State University Jarrod Fowler, M.Sc. - instructor of Entomological Horticulture, UMass Amherst Bryn Clark, from New Harmony Center for Health & Wellness Lunch can be purchased for $10 at the door. Soup and cold cut sandwiches.
Did you know that you can enjoy honey, beeswax, pollen and the miracle of bees right in your backyard? Urban yards (and even rooftops) are often excellent locations for beehives. Aside from the fact that a healthy hive can produce several gallons of delicious, healthful honey every year, working with bees is tremendously enjoyable. In […]
FREE, but space is limited so PLEASE PRE-REGISTER via Mass Audubon: http://www.massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/program-catalog#program:sanctuary=21:keywords=Swarm:program_code=39819 This intermediate level beekeeping workshop will discuss the causes of and reasons for honeybee swarms, how to manage and reduce the swarm impulse in your own hives, and what to do if you notice swarming behavior in your colonies. If weather and time permit, we may […]
Cambridge wants to push forward with a city ordinance on beekeeping and has set a deadline of Friday, April 17th by which he would like local beekeepers' input regarding what the regulations in Cambridge should be. BABA is therefore convening an urgent meeting on this topic to garner community input from all who would like […]
We are excited to invite you to join mother-daughter apis melliferous team, Mary & Caneen Canning, as they share their “honey for humanity” social entrepreneurship journey into the heart of Africa, bringing home wild Tanzania Asali. The evening will kick off with light refreshments & a short video vignette featuring traditional to modern beekeeping in Tanzania, followed by Mary […]
The Nave Gallery Annex (Somerville, MA) invites artists to participate in the curated exhibition The Birds and the Bees.The buzz of bees, the chirping of birds, vibrantly colored flowers, and green tender shoots pushing up from barren ground are dreamed of promises during these cold winter months. Rest assured, spring will come again, and with it: […]
Join us in learning about how bees are kept in Slovenia, the beautiful alpine country that is home to the Carniolan honey bee and has earned the nickname "Beekeeper of Europe"! In their presentation, Suzanne Brouillette and Mark Simonitsch (of the Barnstable County Beekeeper's Association) will discuss the unique Slovenian hive and the Slovenian beekeeping tour […]
Follow the Honey is delighted and honored to host treatment free beekeeper, biodynamic farmer & author, Jacqueline Freeman, whose recently published, "A Song of Increase: Returning to our Sacred Relationshiop with Honey Bees" has met with rave accolades for its poetic prose, critical insights & prescient message.Please join Follow the Honey for a talk, book […]
Learn about the importance of honey bees from art, experts, and local preservation organizations in the community. This buzz-filled event is inspired by Jarret Mellenbruch's Haven sculptures in the Park.1–3 pm: Community OrganizationsDrop in to chat with local preservation organizations including Middlesex County Beekeepers’ Association, People Protecting Pollinators, Little Beehive Farm of Holliston, and the Watertown Friends of […]
Did you know that you can enjoy honey, beeswax, pollen, and the miracle of bees in your own backyard? Yards of all sizes, and even rooftops, are often excellent locations for urban beehives. Working with bees is tremendously enjoyable, and a healthy hive can produce several gallons of delicious, healthful honey every year. In this […]