BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Boston Area Beekeepers Association - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Boston Area Beekeepers Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20130310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20131103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20140309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20141102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20150308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20151101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20160313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20161106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150416T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150416T203000 DTSTAMP:20260425T073042 CREATED:20240608T230219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T230219Z UID:10000118-1429210800-1429216200@bostonbeekeepers.org SUMMARY:BABA to "Follow The Honey” on Tanzania Nyuki Safari DESCRIPTION: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.\n \nThe evening will kick off with light refreshments & a short video vignette featuring traditional to modern beekeeping in Tanzania\, followed by Mary & Caneen sharing their journey to help alleviate poverty through “honey money” in alignment with Prime Minister Mizengo Pinda and business partner\, David Camara\, CEO of Tanzania National Beekeeping Supplies; a partnership forged to demonstrate how community based resource management protects wildlife and the environment while returning profit to human stewards. \n \nTheir mutually held mission establishing sustainable beekeeping practices\, utilizing modern equipment with traditional methods\, is meant to empower local farmers’ entry into the global marketplace. Thus Follow The Honey has partnered with New York based architects Jaklitsch/Gardner to build the first state-of-the-art USDA certified facility in Dodoma\, Tanzania. For the uninitiated\, “nyuki” is Swahili for bee and “asali” is Swahili for honey.  Haba na haba hujaza asali kibaba. [Little by little fills the honey pot.] \n \nDo join us for a “hakuna matata” of an evening promising to be rich in cross-cultural bee education sweetened with tastes of molasses-like Tanzania miombo blossom honey. \n  \nDIRECTIONS: Follow the Honey is just a short walk from the Harvard T stop. For those who drive please note that Cambridge parking meters go until 8pm\, so bring your quarters! URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/baba-to-follow-the-honey-on-tanzania-nyuki-safari/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150413T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150413T193000 DTSTAMP:20260425T073042 CREATED:20240608T230233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T230233Z UID:10000119-1428949800-1428953400@bostonbeekeepers.org SUMMARY:Urgent Meeting Re: Cambridge Beekeeping Regulation Recommendations DESCRIPTION: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 to have a say in this important issue! We will be circulating a draft letter of regulation recommendations in advance of the meeting on April 13th. A link to it will be posted here once available\, as well as to our google group\, so please stay tuned for further details. \nHelp us edit this document to be presented to the City of Cambridge. URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/urgent-meeting-re-cambridge-beekeeping-regulation-recommendations/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150411T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150411T153000 DTSTAMP:20260425T073042 CREATED:20240608T230233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T230233Z UID:10000120-1428755400-1428766200@bostonbeekeepers.org SUMMARY:Swarm Management: An intermediate level beekeeping workshop DESCRIPTION: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 \nThis 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.\n \nIf weather and time permit\, we may head outside to the apiary. Please wear long pants\, closed toe shoes\, and bring your veil if you have one.\n \nInstructor: Nancy Mangion\, experienced beekeeper and owner of Beekeepers Warehouse in Woburn\, MA\n \nFREE of charge. However\, raw local honey will be for sale\, so bring some spending money if you’d like some. URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/swarm-management-an-intermediate-level-beekeeping-workshop/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150322T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150322T123000 DTSTAMP:20260425T073042 CREATED:20240608T230234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T230234Z UID:10000121-1427016600-1427027400@bostonbeekeepers.org SUMMARY:An Introduction to Bees and Beekeeping DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn this one-session introductory workshop you will gain an introduction to the fascinating world of the honeybee. We will talk about what it takes to keep a busy\, productive hive of bees happy; where to get bees of your own; how to set up and maintain a hive; and what types of activities and time commitment are required throughout the year.  This is a beginner’s workshop\, so no previous knowledge is required. The workshop will include time for Q&A\, and a honey tasting.\n \nInstructors: Stephanie Elson and Sadie Richards \nCost: $25 for Mass Audubon members\, $30 for non-members\nOnline Registration now open for the Class. URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/an-introduction-to-bees-and-beekeeping-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150314T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150314T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T073042 CREATED:20240608T230234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T230234Z UID:10000122-1426323600-1426348800@bostonbeekeepers.org SUMMARY:2015 Spring Mass Bee Meeting DESCRIPTION:Coolidge Hall (see #22 on map)  \nhttp://massbee.org/meetings/2015-spring-meeting\n \nSpeakers: \nDavid Tarpy via webinar- Professor and Extension Apiculturist\, North Carolina State University\nJarrod Fowler\, M.Sc. – instructor of Entomological Horticulture\, UMass Amherst\nBryn Clark\, from New Harmony Center for Health & Wellness \nLunch can be purchased for $10 at the door.  Soup and cold cut sandwiches.\n  URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/2015-spring-mass-bee-meeting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150307T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150307T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T073042 CREATED:20240608T230234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T230234Z UID:10000123-1425715200-1425744000@bostonbeekeepers.org SUMMARY:Worcester County Beekeepers All Day Meeting DESCRIPTION: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 on current research to save our bees. For more information\, see the WCBA website.\nNote WCBA members get free admission\, but there is a fee of $10 for non-members.\nAgenda:\n8 A.M.-9 A.M.-Free Coffee and Danish and Bee Talk (Free to all WCBA Members-Others $10 registration fee)\n9 A.M. Opening-Norm Mercier\, President WCBAIntroduction of Speakers-Ken Warchol\n9AM-10:15 A.M.- Dr. Marla Spivak(see bio below)Topic: Ratchet\,Hatchet\,Pivot: The Bees Perspective: A historical perspective about the decline in bee populations and what is being done and can be done to reverse the trend \n10:15-10:30- Break\n10:30-12 Noon-Dr Mike Simone Finstrom(see bio below)Topic: Propolis and Honey Bees: What is the use of resin in the hive(see enhancent of talk below)\n12Noon-1 P.M.-Lunch (Must be pre-ordered by March 1 on form below)\n1P.M.-2:15 P.M.-Dr. Marla SpivakTopic: Good News and Research from Minnesota: A potpourri of very cool current research findings in my lab with graduate students and of legislative efforts to support pollinators\n2:15P.M.-3:30 P.M.-Dr. Mike Simone FinstromTopic: Bees Defending the Hive: Interaction Between Individual and Social Community(See further description below)\n3:30 P.M.-4:P.M. Raffle and Wrap up\n \n \n \n \n \n Lunch (non-vegetarian option only) is an additional $15 and must be pre-registered for by March 1\, 2015\nYou do not have to pre-register to attend this event unless you would like to buy a lunch.\n \nIf you do not wish to pay for lunch\, you may bring your own or go to nearby restaurants. \nLunch Form  (Must be emailed to Ken Warchol at kenwarchol2[at]msn.com by March 1\, 2015)\nName:____________________________\nNumber of lunches Ordered___@$15 each=Total remitted to WCBA $___________”\n \n \n \n \n \n Mike Simone-Finstrom \nUSDA NIFA Postdoctoral Research Fellow\n \nDepartment of Entomology\nNC State University\nCampus Box 7613Raleigh\, NC  27695\n \n \nResearch Website \n \nBIO:Originally from Southern Maryland\, Mike has found himself North Carolina for a large part of his academic career. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with degrees in Marine Biology and English. Then he went to the University of Minnesota to earn his PhD in Ecology\, Evolution and Behavior\, where he fell in love with the wonders of honey bees. He pioneered a line of research with Dr. Marla Spivak regarding how and why bees collect plant resins and use them as propolis in the hive. Since 2011\, Mike has been working back in North Carolina with David Tarpy (NC State University). Mike has worked on a number of different projects including a collaboration with NC State and Olav Rueppell (UNC-Greensbroro) to understand stress resistance in honey bees. He also completed a USDA Postdoctoral Research Fellowship to conduct research on the interactions between individual immunity and social\, behavioral immunity in honey bees. As part of this large-scale project\, he has examined the integrative effects of propolis\, grooming\, hygienic behavior\, genetic diversity and honey bee physiology on colony health. More recently\, Mike has further expanded his research program and began a collaborative project with NC State and Tim Linksvayer (University of Pennsylvania) to understand the sociogenomics of queen quality. The overarching goal of all of his projects tends to relate to how honey bees can be made stronger\, healthier and more productive using their own natural defenses and traits.\n \n \nTalk 1\nPropolis and honey bees: What’s the use of resin in the hive?\nHoney bees defend themselves and their colonies against parasites using various tactics. One exciting and poorly understood behavior that has potential benefits to colony health is the incorporation of plant resins into the hive architecture as propolis. He will share information on the natural history of resin use by honey bees and explain some recent research relevant to beekeepers concerning the health benefits that honey bees may gain from using resin.\n  \n2nd Talk option 1\nDefending the Hive: Interactions between individual and social immunity\nAn in-depth study looking at the interactions between individual immunity and social\, behavioral immunity in honey bees. As part of this large-scale project\, I examined the integrative effects of propolis\, grooming\, hygienic behavior\, genetic diversity and honey bee physiology on colony health. Really the goals of this project were to understand if there are any trade-offs between the different types of defenses that bees use and how bees invest in these different defenses. Once we have a better idea of this\, we can use this for more informative breeding programs\, etc. This talk would be an extension of Talk 1\, in that it then expands upon the other defenses honey bees use.\n \n2nd Talk option 2\nBreeding for quality: Assessing morphological and genetic variation of queens across strains of honey bees\nThis talk would be on research that I’m currently working on as we speak. We’re trying to characterize what the natural variation is among queens from different commercial stocks (Russian\, Carniolan\, MN Hygienic\, VSH and Italian) from both hive reared queens and queens that we rear completely in the lab. We’re also trying to determine the genetic component of larvae that become queens\, both hive reared and those reared in the lab. \n \n \n \n \n \n Marla Spivak\nMarla Spivak is a MacArthur Fellow and McKnight Distinguished Professor in Entomology at the University of Minnesota. Her research efforts focus on protecting the health of all bees\, breeding bees for their natural defenses against diseases and parasites\, and propagating floral rich and pesticide-free landscapes to support the nutrition\, health and diversity of bee pollinators.\nMarla’s Talks:\n1.  “Ratchet\, Hatchet\, Pivot:  The Bees’ Perspective” :  A historical perspective about the decline in bee populations and what is being done\, and can be done\, to reverse the trend.\n2.  “Good news and new research from Minnesota”  : A potpourri of very cool current research findings by graduate students in my lab\, and of legislative efforts to support pollinators in Minnesota URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/worcester-county-beekeepers-all-day-meeting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150227T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150227T203000 DTSTAMP:20260425T073042 CREATED:20240608T230248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T230248Z UID:10000124-1425063600-1425069000@bostonbeekeepers.org SUMMARY:“Delicate Balance” - Traditional Swarm Management with Ken Warchol DESCRIPTION: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 signs from early in the process right up to the point of swarm emergence that he will present in a visual power point presentation. This talk is a must particularly for the urban beekeeper. Ken will also present some pretty amazing swarm stories from his 60+ years of beekeeping and inspecting.Meeting location: Geological Museum Building\, 24 Oxford Street\, Haller Hall/Room 102 (nextdoor to the Harvard Natural History Museum)\nKen is a 6th generation beekeeper going back to Poland. He was introduced to beekeeping early on in life. After college and a stint in the army\, Ken started teaching and coaching at Northbridge High School and remained there for 37 years until he retired in 2009. He started as a seasonal apiary inspector in Massachusetts in 1976 and has been in the position ever since inspecting beehives all over Massachusetts in addition to managing his own 120 colonies. In 2009\, Ken was called upon by the USDA to help Dr. Jeff Pettis of the Beltsville Bee Lab run a 40 colony study in the Asian Longhorn Beetle Quarantine area to see the effects of tree injection on honeybees and he worked on that study until 2013. Dr. Lu of Harvard called upon Ken in 2009 as well to help direct a study on the effects of neonics on honeybees for 5 years which he still is at. In a recent symposium at the Ratcliffe Institute at Harvard\, Ken was asked to do a presentation to a worldwide group of beekeepers\,scientists and regulators on what he has seen in his inspections over the last 5 years. Ken has been actively involved in the Worcester County Beekeepers Association since 1950 as Vice President\,President\, Program Director and Bee School Director. He has been a Massachusetts Beekeeper of the Year and has received a number of other awards. Needless to say that Ken is involved in bees up to his ears. URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/delicate-balance-traditional-swarm-management-with-ken-warchol/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150217T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150217T000000 DTSTAMP:20260425T073042 CREATED:20240608T230248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T230248Z UID:10000125-1424131200-1424131200@bostonbeekeepers.org SUMMARY:BABA Jan/Feb 2015 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Local Bee Research Update – Tufts UniversityRachael Bonoan\, Kelsey Graham and Natalie Kerr are Tufts graduate students researching bees in the Boston area. We are thrilled that\, after touring us around their field research sites last summer\, these scientists have offered to share the findings of their recent research with us! Kelsey and Rachael will both be talking about their research which was featured in this Tufts Now article and Natalie will be discussing bumble bee population dynamics.\nSlides from Natalie Kerr\, Rachael Bonoan and Kelsey Graham at Tufts Crone Lab\nLogistics (UPDATED)\nTufts University\, Perry and Marty Granoff Music Center\, Room 15520 Talbot Ave\, Medford\, MA\nThere is a visitor parking lot on the College Ave side of the building. The closest T stop is still Davis (15 min walk off the red line) and the 94 and 96 buses both stop across the street from the building (College Ave @ Dearborn).We’ll be in Granoff room 155. URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/baba-jan-feb-2015-meeting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150122T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150122T210000 DTSTAMP:20260425T073042 CREATED:20240608T230249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T230249Z UID:10000126-1421955000-1421960400@bostonbeekeepers.org SUMMARY:Organic Bee School DESCRIPTION:We will cover the basic techniques of “organic” beekeeping\, including materials and equipment\, beehive structure\, the life cycle of bees\, hive development and dynamics\, seasonal apiary work\, honey and hive products\, common pests and diseases\, and organic hive management “organic” hive management (with an emphasis on treatment-free and ecologically-friendly management techniques). We will taste local and varietal honeys\, and learn about harvesting and using bee products. You will learn everything you need to know to set up your own backyard apiary!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE & TIME: Six consecutive Thursday evenings\, January 22rd – February 26th\, 7:30pm – 9:00pm. There will also be a hands-on field date in April\, date TBD.Space is limited! Register today! Pre-registration required.\nCost: $165** COURSE FEE INCLUDES A HANDS-ON WORKSHOP ON A DATE TBD IN APRIL\nCourse books will be provided on the day of the class\, for an additional $12\nCourse instructors: Stephanie Elson and Sadie Richards are on the Steering Committee of the Boston Area Beekeepers Association (www.bostonbeekeepers.org)\, and organizers of the Tour de Hives (an annual bike tour of Boston’s urban apiaries).  Together with other area beekeepers\, they operate a ‘Teaching Apiary’ at the Boston Nature Center. Stephanie has been keeping bees for 6 years. She runs The Benevolent Bee (www.thebenevolentbee.com)\, a local business selling honey\, candles\, and other handcrafted bee products. Sadie is a 5th year beekeeper. She keeps her bees at the Leland Street Community Garden\, at the Boston Nature Center\, and at her home in Melrose\, MA. She is on the Board of Classroom Hives (www.classroomhives.org)\, an organization that has been placing observation hives in classrooms in the Boston area since 2001. Guest lecturers will also visit the class on occasion. Both Stephanie and Sadie trained in beekeeping under local organic beekeeper\, Jean-Claude Bourrut. URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/organic-bee-school/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150110T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150110T235900 DTSTAMP:20260425T073042 CREATED:20240608T230249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T230249Z UID:10000127-1420848000-1420934340@bostonbeekeepers.org SUMMARY:NOFA Mass Winter Conference DESCRIPTION:Interested in organic farming\, backyard gardening\, or food justice? Don’t miss the NOFA/Mass Winter Conference on January 10 at Worcester State University.Featuring 70 workshops on: beekeeping (Breeding Honeybees with Bonita & Dan Conlon of Warm Colors Apiary and Beekeeping for Beginners with Sanne Kure-Jensen)\, vegetable production\, health\, livestock\, skill building and lots more.\nMore information at www.nofamass.org/winterconference URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/nofa-mass-winter-conference/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141214T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141214T180000 DTSTAMP:20260425T073042 CREATED:20240608T230249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T230249Z UID:10000128-1418572800-1418580000@bostonbeekeepers.org SUMMARY:Meet the Author: THE BEE : A Natural History DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an informal meeting with Author Dr. Noah Wilson-Rich. \nComplimentary light refreshments will be served and limited copies of his book are for sale on site so be the first to get yours.\n \nThis book takes an incomparable look at this astounding diversity\, blending an engaging narrative with practical\, hands-on discussions of such topics as beekeeping and bee health. It explores our relationship with the bee over evolutionary time\, delving into how it came to be\, where it stands today\, and what the future holds for humanity and bees alike.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The book also contains a wealth of information for would-be beekeepers on the benefits of backyard hives and practical advice on how to get started. There is mounting evidence that bees (honey\, bumble\, and others) are bioindicators and that their population decline indicates larger ecological\, environmental\, and agricultural concerns. Getting a 360˚ picture of the past\, present\, and future of bees in the world is an important first step to tackling these larger issues and\, in this respect\,THE BEE is an invaluable resource.\nIf you are curious about beekeeping\, THE BEE provides a quick overview of the basics whether your goals are to generate honey for consumption or simply to provide homes for new populations of bees. Wilson-Rich is the founder of The Best Bees Company and there are few people who could provide better advice or a more comprehensive understanding of this hobby.\nTHE BEE: A Natural History is the most accessible source of information about all bee species\, written for non-scientists by some of the world’s leading bee experts and researchers. This book is for everybody. URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/meet-the-author-the-bee-a-natural-history/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141021T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141021T210000 DTSTAMP:20260425T073043 CREATED:20240608T230303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T230303Z UID:10000129-1413916200-1413925200@bostonbeekeepers.org SUMMARY:Class: Print\, Wax\, Poke & Stitch DESCRIPTION: FALL CLASS  OFFERINGS AT ABRAZOS PRESS:Gain new skills\, or just try something out of the ordinary to gather your acorns for the winter!\n 1. THE LAYERED PRINT: 6 alternate Wednesday evenings     Starting : Oct.1 \n 2. PRINT\,WAX\, POKE & STITCH: Dimensional Prints:     4 sequential Tuesday Evenings: Starting : Oct. 21.\n 3. IMPROVISATIONAL WOODCUT: 6 alternate Tuesday      mornings : Starting : Oct. 21\nEvening classes are from 6-9:30PM\, Mornings: 9:30-1PM\nBEGINNERS are heartily welcomed and applauded for trying new things.  Classes are small and individually oriented.\nFULL CLASS Descriptions\,costs and registration information at: ABRAZOSPRESS.com\nMore information about Annie is available at her web site: anniesilverman.com URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/class-print-wax-poke-stitch/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141019T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141019T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T073043 CREATED:20240608T230304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T230304Z UID:10000130-1413741600-1413748800@bostonbeekeepers.org SUMMARY:Discussions on Proposed Pipeline DESCRIPTION:A natural gas pipeline is in the works out in the North Quabbin region of MA\, where Follow The Honey’s bee farm abides in protected forest\, next to certified organic dairy Chase Hill Farm. Most folks in Boston area\, which relies on clean water from this protected region of the state\, are unaware of this Kinder-Morgen project which will affect our state’s land & wildlife wellness. To join the conservation conversation (complete with nibbles & libations) click below to RSVP. \nhttp://www.mountgrace.org/follow-honey-open-house-cambridge1019 URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/discussions-on-proposed-pipeline/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141007T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141007T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T073043 CREATED:20240608T230304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T230304Z UID:10000131-1412706600-1412712000@bostonbeekeepers.org SUMMARY:BABA October 2014 Meeting DESCRIPTION:The October 2014 meeting of BABA will be held at the Hoffman Lab at Harvard. Our guest speaker will be Heather Mattila\, a Knafel Assistant Professor of Natural Sciences and Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences and Wellesley College.  She’ll be talking about how honey bee queen’s extremely unusual mating helps to produce colonies with active work forces of dancers and foragers.The entrance is around the side of the building. Look for the courtyard off of Oxford Street\, walk into it\, and look for the entrance on the right. Take the elevators up to the Hoffman Lab\, and look for the conference room. URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/baba-october-2014-meeting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141004T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141004T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T073043 CREATED:20240608T230304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T230304Z UID:10000132-1412413200-1412438400@bostonbeekeepers.org SUMMARY:Worcester County Beekeepers Conference DESCRIPTION:Dr. Tom Rinderer\, Team Leader at Baton Rouge USDA Bee LabTopics: Managing Russian Bees and Building your bees for Resistance\n \nDr. Tom Seeley\,Cornell UniversityTopics: Wild Bees in the Forest that are surviving and Why The Beehive as a Factory and what really goes on inside the hive \n \nTo buy lunch for the event\, go to WCBA website. URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/worcester-county-beekeepers-conference/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140920T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140920T000000 DTSTAMP:20260425T073043 CREATED:20240608T230305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T230305Z UID:10000133-1411171200-1411171200@bostonbeekeepers.org SUMMARY:Hive Opening at Keown Orchard DESCRIPTION:Hive opening by Ken Warchol on preparing your hives for winter months. For more information\, contact them at (508) 865-6706. URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/hive-opening-at-keown-orchard/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140918T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140918T203000 DTSTAMP:20260425T073043 CREATED:20240608T230318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T230318Z UID:10000134-1411066800-1411072200@bostonbeekeepers.org SUMMARY:Preparing Your Beehive for Winter DESCRIPTION:Panel Discussion – Free for Mass Audubon Members $5 for non-members (of Mass Audubon)\n \nRegistration link: http://www.massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/program-catalog#program:sanctuary=21:keywords=hive:program_code=35423\nOne of the greatest challenges to beekeeping in Massachusetts is getting colonies through the winter. Last year Eastern MA beekeepers lost over 50% of their colonies over the winter months; the bees (and beekeepers) need all the help they can get! Come learn from a panel of experienced local beekeepers the techniques they have used and found to be successful for overwintering! The panel will include beekeepers tending Langstroth and Top Bar Hives (all of whom have successfully overwintered their hives). This session will be indoors and include instructions for how to prepare your hive for winter\, with time for Q & A after the panel presentation.\n \nNote: Due to a scheduling conflict\, there will no longer be a Warre beekeeper on the panel. URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/preparing-your-beehive-for-winter/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140917T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140917T203000 DTSTAMP:20260425T073043 CREATED:20240608T230318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T230318Z UID:10000135-1410978600-1410985800@bostonbeekeepers.org SUMMARY:Celebrate the arrival of fall with cider\, honey\, and a book signing DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the arrival of fall with cider\, honey\, and a book signing on Wed. Sept. 17th. In partnership with the Museum of Science there is going to be a bee-related event at the Bantam Cider Tap Room in Union Square\, Somerville.Local bee expert and author Noah Wilson-Rich\, PhD\, and Alex Lu\, PhD\, will talk about the 20\,000 species of bees that exist today\, the causes of Colony Collapse Disorder\, and the link between neonicotinoid pesticides\, bee populations\, and human health.\nVenture to the Bantam Cider Tap Room in Union Square\, Somerville for good conversation and tastings of Bantam’s artisanal cider and honey selections from Follow the Honey. You’ll also have the chance to purchase Wilson-Rich’s new book\,The Bee: A Natural History. As food is not included\, please consider supporting one of Union Square’s many eateries for dining options before or after the program.\nTickets are $10 and are suspected to sell out; they are available here:\nhttp://www.mos.org/public-events/buzz-about-bees URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/celebrate-the-arrival-of-fall-with-cider-honey-and-a-book-signing/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140914T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140914T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T073043 CREATED:20240608T230319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T230319Z UID:10000136-1410688800-1410703200@bostonbeekeepers.org SUMMARY:Urban Agriculture Fair & Bee Smoker Contest DESCRIPTION:Beekeepers\, start your smokers! Enter the smoker contest at the Urban Agriculture Fair for a chance to win a shiny new hive tool and bragging rights. Object of the contest; keep your smoker going longer than anyone else. That’s it. You’re given five strike-anywhere matches\, a full sheet of the Jamaica Plain Gazette\, and 10 minutes to forage for your fuel on the Loring Greenough property. A scale will be used to equalize the amount of fuel each contestant uses. Green vegetation\, and trim\, siding and other contents of the Loring Greenough house not permitted. Each contestant has three minutes to light their smoker. After the smoker is lit and the three minutes are up\, the winner is determined by how long the smoker continues to smoke without squeezing the bellows. The last smoker smoking wins.\nContest will begin around 12:30 p.m. Check www.AgHall.com/fair-2014.html for a full schedule by Friday\, 9/12.\nThere will be tons of other activities\, games\, demonstrations\, music\, and more. Fun for all ages. There is no entrance fee. Rain cancels event. URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/urban-agriculture-fair-bee-smoker-contest/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140912T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140912T210000 DTSTAMP:20260425T073043 CREATED:20240608T230319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T230319Z UID:10000137-1410548400-1410555600@bostonbeekeepers.org SUMMARY:Author Discusses His Book "The Bee: A Natural History" DESCRIPTION:Harvard Book Store and Follow the Honey welcome honey bee expert and founder of The Best Bees Company\, Noah Wilson-Rich for a discussion of his book The Bee: A Natural History.The event is co-sponsored by The Harvard Bookstore & Follow the Honey\, and books are 20% off. Follow the Honey will also host a honey tasting at the event.\nBees pollinate more than 130 fruit\, vegetable\, and seed crops that we rely on to survive. Bees are crucial to the reproduction and diversity of flowering plants\, and the economic contributions of these irreplaceable insects measure in the tens of billions of dollars each year. Yet bees are dying at an alarming rate\, threatening food supplies and ecosystems around the world. In this richly illustrated natural history of the bee\, Noah Wilson-Rich and his team of bee experts provide a window into the vitally important role that bees play in the life of our planet.\nEarth is home to more than 20\,000 bee species\, from fluorescent-colored orchid bees and sweat bees to flower-nesting squash bees and leaf-cutter bees. This book takes an incomparable look at this astounding diversity\, blending an engaging narrative with practical\, hands-on discussions of such topics as beekeeping and bee health. It explores our relationship with the bee over evolutionary time\, delving into how it came to be\, where it stands today\, and what the future holds for humanity and bees alike.\nMore information about the event at http://www.harvard.com/event/noah_wilson-rich URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/author-discusses-his-book-the-bee-a-natural-history/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140909T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140909T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T073043 CREATED:20240608T230319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T230319Z UID:10000138-1410287400-1410292800@bostonbeekeepers.org SUMMARY:BABA September 2014 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Free & welcome to all! Refreshments provided courtesy of Follow the Honey! \nAfter a summer of hands-on apiary excursions we return to the meeting table\, this time at one of our favorite community hubs! On the agenda for this gathering is to formalize our status\, mission and vision as Boston Area Beekeepers Association\, nominate officers for a one-year term (this could be you!)\, set a regular meeting schedule for the coming year\, discuss upcoming beEvents\, and check in about our apicultural adventures. \n \nWe hope to see you at Follow the Honey at 6:30pm on Tuesday\, Sept. 9th – Please RSVP to Sadie if you plan to attend. URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/baba-september-2014-meeting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140824T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140824T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T073043 CREATED:20240608T230333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T230333Z UID:10000139-1408885200-1408892400@bostonbeekeepers.org SUMMARY:Hive Dive with Anita Deeley DESCRIPTION:Anita is a Biologist and MA State Bee Inspector who runs between 30-50 treatment free hives in my apiary. Four years ago she started out as a backyard beekeeper full of enthusiasm and trepidation\, with only a single hive on her rooftop. Her passion and quest for beekeeping knowledge led her on an adventure across America that would change her path forever. You can read about her journey since day one here on her beekeeping blog.Please bring your veils/protective clothing (ticks also abound at this apiary site) and let Sadie know ahead of time if you will be attending by emailing her (space may be limited if there is a lot of interest).\nDirections\nEnter BNC’s grounds from the big gate on Walk Hill street (address is 500 Walk Hill Street). Head straight down the shaded drive and at the first fork (at the clearing just past the 3 brick houses on your left) take a LEFT. Wend your way toward the community garden (which consists of two areas\, both on your left) and if you look RIGHT across the meadow you may see several hives (or not\, grass & hugelculture may block them). You can park along the road near the brick “shed” with green roof and the yellow building with picnic overhand (which houses really nice clivus multrum composting toilets)\, or continue around the bend and pull into a space in front of the larger field of garden plots that is the Clark Cooper Community Garden. There is a path across from the brick “shed” that will take you toward the apiary site. Before you get to the grove of trees walk right into the meadow (this is the same meadow that you saw on your right driving in) and keep the tall sumac/grove of trees\, composting system\, etc on your left\, this “path” next to the patch of high bushes curves around and you will find yourself in front of the hives (so you probably want to suit up before entering the meadow). Call Sadie’s cell phone if you get lost: (978) 771-8570. URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/hive-dive-with-anita-deeley/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140816T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140816T130000 DTSTAMP:20260425T073043 CREATED:20240608T230333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T230333Z UID:10000140-1408190400-1408194000@bostonbeekeepers.org SUMMARY:National Honey Bee Day at Follow the Honey DESCRIPTION:For more information\, see their full announcement. \nNATIONAL HONEY BEE DAY 2014 \nand  \n3RD YEAR ANNIVERSARY of \nFOLLOW THE HONEY! URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/national-honey-bee-day-at-follow-the-honey/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140812T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140812T193000 DTSTAMP:20260425T073043 CREATED:20240608T230333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T230333Z UID:10000141-1407864600-1407871800@bostonbeekeepers.org SUMMARY:Tufts Beehive Tour DESCRIPTION:Rachael Bonoan\, Kelsey Graham and Natalie Kerr are Tufts graduate students researching bees in the Boston area! They (and we) are excited to take us on a tour of their apiaries and introduce us to the research they are conducting\, including investigations on honey bee nutrition and brood development\, bumble bee population dynamics and how an invasive bee (the wool carder bee) affects foraging behavior of a native bumble bee.We will meet at 5:30pm on Tuesday August 12th in the parking lot across from Tufts Sports and Fitness Center (161 College Ave in Medford) which is very near where Rachael and Kelsey have hives and do all of their field work. \nIf people are late\, we will be easy to find\, but if you arrive after 6:00pm you may miss some bee action because\, depending on the weather\, foraging tends to die down between 6:00pm and 7:00pm.\n \nCall or text me (Sadie @ 978.771.8570) if you need to get in touch last-minute.\n \nWe also hope to resume (bi?)monthly meetings in September so stay tuned. If you have a good space for meeting once or repeatedly in the future please be in touch. Please also mark you calendars & stay tuned for upcoming announcements about a Hive Dive (Aug. 24th at 1pm) & a Winterization Prep Panel (Sept. 18th evening) to be hosted by us at Boston Nature Center.\n \nMeanwhile\, I hope to see some of you at Tufts next Tuesday! URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/tufts-beehive-tour/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140803T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140803T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T073043 CREATED:20240608T230334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T230334Z UID:10000142-1407074400-1407081600@bostonbeekeepers.org SUMMARY:Kids In the Hive DESCRIPTION:Signup for Event\n \n \n \n \n \n Is your child or teen a nature-lover? Give them the ultimate experience of seeing the fascinating world of a honeybee colony up close in this intimate\, discovery-oriented exploration of honeybees in their natural environment. We will provide a basic overview of honeybee life\, observe and act out the infamous waggle dance\, watch young bees being born\, try to spot the queen as she lays her eggs\, and taste honey straight from the comb! Children ages 7 and up are welcome to participate\, and will be provided with a protective veil. Parents welcome too! Please wear or bring long pants\, sleeves\, closed-toed shoes and bring kids’ sized gardening/work gloves if you have them.This class will be led by Sadie Richards and Jacqueline Beaupre\, both experienced beekeepers and educators who have experience opening hives with youth of all ages. URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/kids-in-the-hive/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140720T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140720T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T073043 CREATED:20240608T230334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T230334Z UID:10000143-1405861200-1405872000@bostonbeekeepers.org SUMMARY:Beekeeping 101: A Workshop for the Bee-curious! DESCRIPTION:Signup for Event\n \n \n \n \n \n Instructors: Stephanie Elson and Sadie RichardsDid you know that you can keep bees in your backyard? Even small urban yards (or roof tops!) can play host to a hive of honey bees\, and the folks who tend them can enjoy honey\, beeswax\, pollen and of course\, the bees themselves. In fact\, a healthy hive can produce several gallons of delicious\, healthful honey every year.\nIn this three-hour workshop\, you will learn what it takes to keep a busy\, productive hive of bees happy! Learn where to get your bees\, how to set up and maintain the hive\, and what types of activities and time commitment are required throughout the year.\nThis is a beginner’s course\, so no previous knowledge is required. The workshop will include lots of time for Q&A\, and the opportunity for hands-on interaction with bees in the apiary (so wear or bring long pants\, long sleeves\, and closed-toe shoes!) Rain date: Sunday\, July 27th\, 3 – 5 pm URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/beekeeping-101-a-workshop-for-the-bee-curious/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140712T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140712T120000 DTSTAMP:20260425T073043 CREATED:20240608T230348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T230348Z UID:10000144-1405155600-1405166400@bostonbeekeepers.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Observation Hives (part 2) DESCRIPTION:Signup for Event\n \n \n \n \n \n Instructors: Jeff Murray and Sadie RichardsDid you know that you could safely keep a small colony of honeybees in your home to unobtrusively observe at any hour of the day or night? Come participate in one or both of these hands-on workshops to learn how! In Part 1 of this workshop we will gain an understanding of what observation hives are and how they can be designed to suit different needs\, then we will construct one together under the tutelage of Jeff Murray\, founder of a Boston-based nonprofit called Classroom Hives\, which has been placing observation honeybee hives in K-12 classrooms since 2001.\nIn Part 2 of the workshop we will discuss essential techniques for successfully managing observation hives throughout all seasons of the year\, and we will also install honeybees into the completed observation hive we built in the previous session. One need not have kept bees before to construct and tend an observation hive\, so all are welcome! URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/introduction-to-observation-hives-part-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140628T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140628T120000 DTSTAMP:20260425T073043 CREATED:20240608T230348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T230348Z UID:10000145-1403946000-1403956800@bostonbeekeepers.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Observation Hives (Part 1) DESCRIPTION:Signup for Event\n \n \n \n \n \n Instructors: Jeff Murray and Sadie Richards\nDid you know that you could safely keep a small colony of honeybees in your home to unobtrusively observe at any hour of the day or night? Come participate in one or both of these hands-on workshops to learn how!\nIn Part 1 of this workshop we will gain an understanding of what observation hives are and how they can be designed to suit different needs\, then we will construct one together under the tutelage of Jeff Murray\, founder of a Boston-based nonprofit called Classroom Hives\, which has been placing observation honeybee hives in K-12 classrooms since 2001.\nIn Part 2 of the workshop we will discuss essential techniques for successfully managing observation hives throughout all seasons of the year\, and we will also install honeybees into the completed observation hive we built in the previous session. One need not have kept bees before to construct and tend an observation hive\, so all are welcome! URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/introduction-to-observation-hives-part-1/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140627T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140627T220000 DTSTAMP:20260425T073043 CREATED:20240608T230349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T230349Z UID:10000146-1403899200-1403906400@bostonbeekeepers.org SUMMARY:Movie Night - Queen of the Sun: What are the Bees Telling Us? DESCRIPTION:Signup for Event\n \n \n \n \n \n Join neighbors and friends at the BNC to view this cinematic adventure outdoors! Queen of the Sun: What Are the Bees Telling Us? is a profound\, alternative look at the global bee crisis from Taggart Siegel\, director of The Real Dirt on Farmer John. Taking us on a journey through the catastrophic disappearance of bees and the mysterious world of the beehive\, this engaging and ultimately uplifting film weaves an unusual and dramatic story of the heartfelt struggles of beekeepers\, scientists and philosophers from around the world including Michael Pollan\, Gunther Hauk\, and Vandana Shiva. Together they reveal both the problems and the solutions in renewing a culture in balance with nature. Free.This program is supported in part by a grant from the Boston Cultural Council\, a local agency which is funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council administrated by the Mayor’s office of Arts\, Tourism\, and Special Events. URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/movie-night-queen-of-the-sun-what-are-the-bees-telling-us/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140621T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140621T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T073043 CREATED:20240608T230349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T230349Z UID:10000147-1403341200-1403362800@bostonbeekeepers.org SUMMARY:Tour de Hives 2014 DESCRIPTION:The 4th Annual Boston Tour de Hives will engage\, educate and enchant you with a first-hand look at honeybees in hives across the city\, and will be guided by the humans who tend them. On Saturday June 21st come celebrate the bees on this auspicious Summer Solstice during National Pollinator Week! Hives in North Cambridge\, Fresh Pond\, and Newton will be featured on this year’s tour\, which you will visit by bicycle. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Highlights of this year’s tour include (not necessarily in this order)….Site A: tending warre hives at an urban elementary school\, chat with teachersSite B: honeybees and fruit at an assisted living facility\, speak with residents and their beekeeperBYO PICNIC LUNCH: Featuring Commonwheels Bicycle Collective with a free DIY bike-maintenance skill share and Follow the Honey with a free honey tastingSite C: backyard beekeeping\, hear from a Newton family about their home honey productionSite D: Local bee-friendly flora and chemical-free practices at Fresh Pond ReservoirWe will gather together at John F. Kennedy Park in Cambridge at 9:00am (near the intersection of JFK Ave & Memorial Drive)\, divide into 4 groups and visit 2 local apiaries\, convening as a large group for lunch before splitting off into 4 groups again for the final 2 sites. At each site\, you will have the chance to hear from local beekeepers and meet their bees! The total ride will be ~15 miles\, broken up by hive visits\, snacks and lunch (no single leg will be longer than 5 miles).\nPlease bring a bag lunch\, bicycle\, helmet\, and water bottle!\nDon’t have a bike? No problem! Rent one from Urban AdvenTours at a discounted price of $20 when you mention Tour de Hives. A one-day\, $20 rental is good for 24 hours. Bikes can be picked up on June 20th during UA’s store hours and dropped off after the Tour during their hours. UA is located at 103 Atlantic Ave  Boston\, MA 02110. \nThe registration fee of $20 covers snacks and an event T-shirt (organic & hand-printed by a local artist). Pre-register today if you want to be sure to get a spot on the tour (and a T-shirt)! While no one will bee denied TdH access for lack of funds\, once we reach capacity we will regrettably have to close registration. Please contact us if the suggested registration fee of $20 is prohibitive for you. Any proceeds raised will bee reinvested in education & outreach initiatives by the Boston Area Beekeepers Association (formerly Boston Beekeepers Club).\nMany thanks to this year’s Supporting Sponsors!*Follow the Honey*Ferris Wheels Bike Shop*Boston’s Best Bees*Maxant Honey Processing Equipment*Moonlight Meadery*Whole Foods\nOur sponsors’ contributions include gift certificates that will be raffled off at lunch. As part of the registration cost\, each registrant will receive one raffle ticket. Additional raffle tickets cost $2 each. You must purchase and enter your raffle tickets at registration\, so plan to arrive early!- Two “Romance Packages” from Moonlight Meadery- One Broadway Bicycle School class- Hubway one year membership URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/tour-de-hives-2014/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR