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SUMMARY:BABA: Composting Presentation
DESCRIPTION:The process of composting gives you the power to recover materials from your garden\, your kitchen\, and your community and turn them into rich\, black gold! In this workshop\, you will learn the basics of how to make and use compost to nourish your plants and rebuild soil in your community. \nSpeaker Olivia Golden is an Urban Agriculture Educator for UMass Extension\, where she provides technical assistance and educational resources to urban farmers and urban agriculture practitioners. Her passion for food systems and agriculture was sparked while working at urban farms in Upstate New York. She has a background in urban and environmental planning\, supporting community composting projects\, urban agriculture education\, and community engagement processes in Boston and throughout the Northeast. \nJoin us and Olivia on 6/19/25 at 7PM with this Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83788123350?pwd=eKC7Ww7Jn349eeDydnBkWi40ranNk4.1 \n**Please disregard the incorrect date presented in the May Newsletter. We will be meeting on 6/19/25 at 7 PM and not on 7/19/25 at 7 PM
URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/baba-composting-presentation/
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SUMMARY:BABA Package Installs April 28th 2025
DESCRIPTION:BABA will demonstrate the installation of two Bee Packages on Mon\, Apr 28\, 2025 at 4 p.m. at the Boston Nature Center. The installations will be done one after the other so that the second one will be around 4:30pm. \nThe Boston Nature Center is at 500 Walk Hill Rd.\, Mattapan\, MA. As you turn off Walk Hill Rd.\, after passing three red brick houses on your left\, look for a sign directing you to the Clark Cooper Garden. Park near the Outside Gazebo along the Garden fencing. Someone will direct you to the Apiary. \nIf you’re lost or confused\, call 617-834-6093.
URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/baba-package-installs-april-28-2025/
LOCATION:Boston Nature Center\, 500 Walk Hill Street\, Mattapan\, MA\, 02126\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T190000
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SUMMARY:BABA Bee School 2025
DESCRIPTION:A Beginner’s Guide to Keeping Bees Thriving in the Boston Area\nJoin us for Bee School 2025\, a fresh and innovative approach to beekeeping education designed with the new beekeeper in mind. Whether you’re just starting out or considering your first hive\, this course will provide you with the essential knowledge and skills to raise healthy\, thriving honeybee colonies in the unique conditions of the Boston area. \nLearn from expert beekeepers about hive designs and setup\, seasonal hive management\, disease prevention\, and sustainable practices tailored to urban and suburban environments. With practical advice from experts and access to a vibrant community of bee enthusiasts\, you’ll gain the confidence and expertise to nurture your bees while supporting the local ecosystem. \nAdditionally\, there will be a series of “Ask Me Anything” sessions for the students from April 10th through November 2nd\, on the 2nd Thursday of each month. These sessions will be invaluable to the new beekeeper\, as they can talk through their experiences and get expert ongoing advice throughout the seasons. \nEmbark on your beekeeping journey with BABA’s reimagined curriculum-focused\, accessible\, and crafted to ensure your success. Let’s build a buzz together! \nDates\nStarting February 6th and running each Thursday night for 7 sessions\, ending March 20th. Classes are from 7pm to 8:30pm Boston time\, and are held via Zoom and a link is included in your ticket which will be sent via email. \nIf you have any questions\, please send an email to info@bostonbeekeepers.org
URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/baba-bee-school-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T153000
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SUMMARY:Non-BABA: Mass Bee Fall 2024 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:2024 Fall Meeting Flyer (1)
URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/non-baba-mass-bee-fall-2024-meeting/
LOCATION:Plymouth North HS\, Plymouth\, MA\, Plymouth North High School\, Plymouth\, MA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T203000
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SUMMARY:BABA: Honey Show Judging; What's It All About
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Mary Duane\, President of Massachusetts Beekeepers Association\nThe 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\, tips will be shared on how to prepare your entry for a honey show.  Entering honey in a judging show is a terrific way to learn about the quality of your hive products\, including the moisture content of your honey or the purity of your beeswax.  BABA hopes that knowing something about the process may encourage you to consider entering your hive products in a honey show or agricultural fair judging event.  Earning a first-place ribbon at a honey show can increase the value and sales of your honey! \nMary Duane is President of the Massachusetts Beekeepers Association and past president of both the Worcester County Beekeepers Association (WCBA) and the Eastern Apicultural Society (EAS).  She began her beekeeping career in 1999 after attending a WCBA bee school.  She earned her EAS Master Beekeeper certification\, and is now an instructor at WCBA — where it all started.  She lectures throughout New England\, and has been a Honey Show judge at Topsfield Fair and The Big E.  She manages upwards of 10 hives in central Massachusetts. \nThe Zoom link for this event is: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81893996040?pwd=E0Y9tGaCiuETz6LTEswlHjRQ84CcpX.1\nThe event will start at 7pm on Oct 24th\, 2024. If you start the Zoom early\, you will be put into the waiting room\, and be admitted after 7pm.
URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/baba-honey-show-judging-whats-it-all-about-oct-2024/
LOCATION:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/baba-honey-show-judging-whats-it-all-about-oct-2024/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T190000
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CREATED:20240912T152500Z
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SUMMARY:BABA: Bee Math and Queen Spotting by Micheal Bush
DESCRIPTION:“Did you ever wonder what all those numbers of days from egg to larvae to pupae and pupae to adult are good for? If you can use them to your advantage\, it can greatly improve your knowledge of what is happening in your colony. Finding a queen is possibly the most useful skill a beekeeper can have.”\n— Micheal Bush \nMichael Bush is an internationally recognized author and speaker on beekeeping. He is the author of The Practical Beekeeper\, Beekeeping Naturally\, which has been published in five languages and is one of the authoritative sources on sustainable beekeeping without chemical treatments. His website is an invaluable source of information on natural\, chemical-free beekeeping as well as beekeeping in general.\nThe wisdom of his methods is evidenced by the fact that he successfully keeps bees through the harsh winters of Nebraska. \nThis presentation is free to BABA members\, and also open to non-members for a $10 fee. Get your tickets below. A Zoom link will be included in your ticket via email.
URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/baba-queen-spotting-by-micheal-bush/
LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88040706255
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T092120
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SUMMARY:BABA: Meet the Beekeeper - Summer 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Boston Nature Center (BNC) for a Meet the Beekeeper session each Saturday this summer. \nYou’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\, spot the elusive queen. \nWhether you’re a novice\, aspiring\, or experienced beekeeper (a ‘beek’)\, BABA’s in-person Open Hives/Meet the Beekeeper workshops give everyone a chance to get close to bees and their hives\, to learn and ask questions about honey bees\, and to share stories and experiences. \nMeet the Beekeeper sessions are held at Mass Audubon’s Boston Nature Center\, 500 Walk Hill St.\, Mattapan\, MA  02126.  Show up at the Center’s main building at 10am Saturday mornings through and including August 31\, and spend the next two hours immersed in the bees’ magical world. \nA Word of Caution\nWe will do our best to keep everyone safe\, including providing everyone with beekeeping jackets & veils\, and you should dress appropriately as well: long pants\, socks\, and closed-toe shoes are strongly encouraged.  Please be aware that\, however protected you are\, bees sting and\, while it’s rare\, visitors may be stung. \nIf weather is questionable\, call the Nature Center for updates at (617) 983-8500.  And feel free to call Bill at (617) 388-7378 with any questions.
URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/baba-meet-the-beekeeper/2024-08-31/
LOCATION:Boston Nature Center\, 500 Walk Hill Street\, Mattapan\, MA\, 02126\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T120000
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SUMMARY:BABA: Meet the Beekeeper - Summer 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Boston Nature Center (BNC) for a Meet the Beekeeper session each Saturday this summer. \nYou’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\, spot the elusive queen. \nWhether you’re a novice\, aspiring\, or experienced beekeeper (a ‘beek’)\, BABA’s in-person Open Hives/Meet the Beekeeper workshops give everyone a chance to get close to bees and their hives\, to learn and ask questions about honey bees\, and to share stories and experiences. \nMeet the Beekeeper sessions are held at Mass Audubon’s Boston Nature Center\, 500 Walk Hill St.\, Mattapan\, MA  02126.  Show up at the Center’s main building at 10am Saturday mornings through and including August 31\, and spend the next two hours immersed in the bees’ magical world. \nA Word of Caution\nWe will do our best to keep everyone safe\, including providing everyone with beekeeping jackets & veils\, and you should dress appropriately as well: long pants\, socks\, and closed-toe shoes are strongly encouraged.  Please be aware that\, however protected you are\, bees sting and\, while it’s rare\, visitors may be stung. \nIf weather is questionable\, call the Nature Center for updates at (617) 983-8500.  And feel free to call Bill at (617) 388-7378 with any questions.
URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/baba-meet-the-beekeeper/2024-08-24/
LOCATION:Boston Nature Center\, 500 Walk Hill Street\, Mattapan\, MA\, 02126\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T092120
CREATED:20240731T153820Z
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SUMMARY:BABA: Honeybee Behavior by Hilary Kearney
DESCRIPTION: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? \nHilary Kearney founded Girl Next Door Honey in 2012 in her hometown of San Diego\, California\, after graduating from UC Santa Cruz with a degree in Fine Art. Breaking tradition\, she developed a beekeeping business that relies on something other than honey sales or pollination services for economic success. Instead\, Girl Next Door Honey focuses on bee-centric programs such as natural beekeeping classes\, apiary management\, classroom presentations\, beehive tours\, live bee removal\, and more. \nZoom link to the presentation: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88040706255?pwd=odXQ1V2nDUHz5G3GVDAyntQxSQwqdI.1
URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/baba-presentation-honeybee-behavior/
LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88040706255
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T092120
CREATED:20240703T194736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T210818Z
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SUMMARY:BABA: Meet the Beekeeper - Summer 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Boston Nature Center (BNC) for a Meet the Beekeeper session each Saturday this summer. \nYou’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\, spot the elusive queen. \nWhether you’re a novice\, aspiring\, or experienced beekeeper (a ‘beek’)\, BABA’s in-person Open Hives/Meet the Beekeeper workshops give everyone a chance to get close to bees and their hives\, to learn and ask questions about honey bees\, and to share stories and experiences. \nMeet the Beekeeper sessions are held at Mass Audubon’s Boston Nature Center\, 500 Walk Hill St.\, Mattapan\, MA  02126.  Show up at the Center’s main building at 10am Saturday mornings through and including August 31\, and spend the next two hours immersed in the bees’ magical world. \nA Word of Caution\nWe will do our best to keep everyone safe\, including providing everyone with beekeeping jackets & veils\, and you should dress appropriately as well: long pants\, socks\, and closed-toe shoes are strongly encouraged.  Please be aware that\, however protected you are\, bees sting and\, while it’s rare\, visitors may be stung. \nIf weather is questionable\, call the Nature Center for updates at (617) 983-8500.  And feel free to call Bill at (617) 388-7378 with any questions.
URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/baba-meet-the-beekeeper/2024-08-17/
LOCATION:Boston Nature Center\, 500 Walk Hill Street\, Mattapan\, MA\, 02126\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T092120
CREATED:20240703T194736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T210818Z
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SUMMARY:BABA: Meet the Beekeeper - Summer 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Boston Nature Center (BNC) for a Meet the Beekeeper session each Saturday this summer. \nYou’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\, spot the elusive queen. \nWhether you’re a novice\, aspiring\, or experienced beekeeper (a ‘beek’)\, BABA’s in-person Open Hives/Meet the Beekeeper workshops give everyone a chance to get close to bees and their hives\, to learn and ask questions about honey bees\, and to share stories and experiences. \nMeet the Beekeeper sessions are held at Mass Audubon’s Boston Nature Center\, 500 Walk Hill St.\, Mattapan\, MA  02126.  Show up at the Center’s main building at 10am Saturday mornings through and including August 31\, and spend the next two hours immersed in the bees’ magical world. \nA Word of Caution\nWe will do our best to keep everyone safe\, including providing everyone with beekeeping jackets & veils\, and you should dress appropriately as well: long pants\, socks\, and closed-toe shoes are strongly encouraged.  Please be aware that\, however protected you are\, bees sting and\, while it’s rare\, visitors may be stung. \nIf weather is questionable\, call the Nature Center for updates at (617) 983-8500.  And feel free to call Bill at (617) 388-7378 with any questions.
URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/baba-meet-the-beekeeper/2024-08-10/
LOCATION:Boston Nature Center\, 500 Walk Hill Street\, Mattapan\, MA\, 02126\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T092120
CREATED:20240703T194736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T210818Z
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SUMMARY:BABA: Meet the Beekeeper - Summer 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Boston Nature Center (BNC) for a Meet the Beekeeper session each Saturday this summer. \nYou’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\, spot the elusive queen. \nWhether you’re a novice\, aspiring\, or experienced beekeeper (a ‘beek’)\, BABA’s in-person Open Hives/Meet the Beekeeper workshops give everyone a chance to get close to bees and their hives\, to learn and ask questions about honey bees\, and to share stories and experiences. \nMeet the Beekeeper sessions are held at Mass Audubon’s Boston Nature Center\, 500 Walk Hill St.\, Mattapan\, MA  02126.  Show up at the Center’s main building at 10am Saturday mornings through and including August 31\, and spend the next two hours immersed in the bees’ magical world. \nA Word of Caution\nWe will do our best to keep everyone safe\, including providing everyone with beekeeping jackets & veils\, and you should dress appropriately as well: long pants\, socks\, and closed-toe shoes are strongly encouraged.  Please be aware that\, however protected you are\, bees sting and\, while it’s rare\, visitors may be stung. \nIf weather is questionable\, call the Nature Center for updates at (617) 983-8500.  And feel free to call Bill at (617) 388-7378 with any questions.
URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/baba-meet-the-beekeeper/2024-08-03/
LOCATION:Boston Nature Center\, 500 Walk Hill Street\, Mattapan\, MA\, 02126\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T092120
CREATED:20240731T185439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T185439Z
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SUMMARY:BABA: Honey Show Judging; What's It All About
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Mary Duane\, President of Massachusetts Beekeepers Association\nThe 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\, tips will be shared on how to prepare your entry for a honey show.  Entering honey in a judging show is a terrific way to learn about the quality of your hive products\, including the moisture content of your honey or the purity of your beeswax.  BABA hopes that knowing something about the process may encourage you to consider entering your hive products in a honey show or agricultural fair judging event.  Earning a first-place ribbon at a honey show can increase the value and sales of your honey! \nMary Duane is President of the Massachusetts Beekeepers Association and past president of both the Worcester County Beekeepers Association (WCBA) and the Eastern Apicultural Society (EAS).  She began her beekeeping career in 1999 after attending a WCBA bee school.  She earned her EAS Master Beekeeper certification\, and is now an instructor at WCBA — where it all started.  She lectures throughout New England\, and has been a Honey Show judge at Topsfield Fair and The Big E.  She manages upwards of 10 hives in central Massachusetts.
URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/baba-honey-show-judging-whats-it-all-about/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T092120
CREATED:20240703T194736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T210818Z
UID:10000156-1722074400-1722081600@bostonbeekeepers.org
SUMMARY:BABA: Meet the Beekeeper - Summer 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Boston Nature Center (BNC) for a Meet the Beekeeper session each Saturday this summer. \nYou’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\, spot the elusive queen. \nWhether you’re a novice\, aspiring\, or experienced beekeeper (a ‘beek’)\, BABA’s in-person Open Hives/Meet the Beekeeper workshops give everyone a chance to get close to bees and their hives\, to learn and ask questions about honey bees\, and to share stories and experiences. \nMeet the Beekeeper sessions are held at Mass Audubon’s Boston Nature Center\, 500 Walk Hill St.\, Mattapan\, MA  02126.  Show up at the Center’s main building at 10am Saturday mornings through and including August 31\, and spend the next two hours immersed in the bees’ magical world. \nA Word of Caution\nWe will do our best to keep everyone safe\, including providing everyone with beekeeping jackets & veils\, and you should dress appropriately as well: long pants\, socks\, and closed-toe shoes are strongly encouraged.  Please be aware that\, however protected you are\, bees sting and\, while it’s rare\, visitors may be stung. \nIf weather is questionable\, call the Nature Center for updates at (617) 983-8500.  And feel free to call Bill at (617) 388-7378 with any questions.
URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/baba-meet-the-beekeeper/2024-07-27/
LOCATION:Boston Nature Center\, 500 Walk Hill Street\, Mattapan\, MA\, 02126\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T092120
CREATED:20240703T194736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T210818Z
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SUMMARY:BABA: Meet the Beekeeper - Summer 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Boston Nature Center (BNC) for a Meet the Beekeeper session each Saturday this summer. \nYou’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\, spot the elusive queen. \nWhether you’re a novice\, aspiring\, or experienced beekeeper (a ‘beek’)\, BABA’s in-person Open Hives/Meet the Beekeeper workshops give everyone a chance to get close to bees and their hives\, to learn and ask questions about honey bees\, and to share stories and experiences. \nMeet the Beekeeper sessions are held at Mass Audubon’s Boston Nature Center\, 500 Walk Hill St.\, Mattapan\, MA  02126.  Show up at the Center’s main building at 10am Saturday mornings through and including August 31\, and spend the next two hours immersed in the bees’ magical world. \nA Word of Caution\nWe will do our best to keep everyone safe\, including providing everyone with beekeeping jackets & veils\, and you should dress appropriately as well: long pants\, socks\, and closed-toe shoes are strongly encouraged.  Please be aware that\, however protected you are\, bees sting and\, while it’s rare\, visitors may be stung. \nIf weather is questionable\, call the Nature Center for updates at (617) 983-8500.  And feel free to call Bill at (617) 388-7378 with any questions.
URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/baba-meet-the-beekeeper/2024-07-20/
LOCATION:Boston Nature Center\, 500 Walk Hill Street\, Mattapan\, MA\, 02126\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T092120
CREATED:20240703T194736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T210818Z
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SUMMARY:BABA: Meet the Beekeeper - Summer 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Boston Nature Center (BNC) for a Meet the Beekeeper session each Saturday this summer. \nYou’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\, spot the elusive queen. \nWhether you’re a novice\, aspiring\, or experienced beekeeper (a ‘beek’)\, BABA’s in-person Open Hives/Meet the Beekeeper workshops give everyone a chance to get close to bees and their hives\, to learn and ask questions about honey bees\, and to share stories and experiences. \nMeet the Beekeeper sessions are held at Mass Audubon’s Boston Nature Center\, 500 Walk Hill St.\, Mattapan\, MA  02126.  Show up at the Center’s main building at 10am Saturday mornings through and including August 31\, and spend the next two hours immersed in the bees’ magical world. \nA Word of Caution\nWe will do our best to keep everyone safe\, including providing everyone with beekeeping jackets & veils\, and you should dress appropriately as well: long pants\, socks\, and closed-toe shoes are strongly encouraged.  Please be aware that\, however protected you are\, bees sting and\, while it’s rare\, visitors may be stung. \nIf weather is questionable\, call the Nature Center for updates at (617) 983-8500.  And feel free to call Bill at (617) 388-7378 with any questions.
URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/baba-meet-the-beekeeper/2024-07-13/
LOCATION:Boston Nature Center\, 500 Walk Hill Street\, Mattapan\, MA\, 02126\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240706T100000
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SUMMARY:Meet the Beekeeper: Peter Byerly
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Boston Nature Center (BNC) for a Meet the Beekeeper session each Saturday this summer. \nPeter 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\, of course\, honeycomb\, raw honey\, baby bees\, and if you’re lucky\, spot the elusive queen. \nWhether you’re a novice\, aspiring\, or experienced beekeeper (a ‘beek’)\, BABA’s in-person Open Hives/Meet the Beekeeper workshops give everyone a chance to get close to bees and their hives\, to learn and ask questions about honey bees\, and to share stories and experiences. \nMeet the Beekeeper sessions are held at Mass Audubon’s Boston Nature Center\, 500 Walk Hill St.\, Mattapan\, MA  02126.  Show up at the Center’s main building at 10am Saturday mornings through and including August 31\, and spend the next two hours immersed in the bees’ magical world. \nA Word of Caution\nWe will do our best to keep everyone safe\, including providing everyone with beekeeping jackets & veils\, and you should dress appropriately as well: long pants\, socks\, and closed-toe shoes are strongly encouraged.  Please be aware that\, however protected you are\, bees sting and\, while it’s rare\, visitors may be stung. \nIf weather is questionable\, call the Nature Center for updates at (617) 983-8500.  And feel free to call Bill at (617) 388-7378 with any questions.
URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/meet-the-beekeeper-peter-byerly/
LOCATION:Boston Nature Center\, 500 Walk Hill Street\, Mattapan\, MA\, 02126\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T092120
CREATED:20240614T175018Z
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UID:10000152-1719514800-1719520200@bostonbeekeepers.org
SUMMARY:BABA Presentation: Honey bees and native flower visitors in a Boston suburb
DESCRIPTION:Prof. Primack will describe the results of a survey of insect visitation to plants in Newton\, a suburb in metropolitan Boston with extensive conservation areas and gardens. Honey bees\, bumblebees\, and solitary bees were found in a wide variety of cultivated\, native\, adventive\, and pollinator garden plants. The most visited plants were generally visited by mixtures of honey bees and native pollinators\, suggesting that honey bees and native bees can coexist. The talk will conclude with recommendations to reduce threats to native flower-visiting insects\, such as herbicide and pesticide use\, and to increase the resources available to flower visitors by planting pollinator gardens. \nRichard Primack is a Professor of Biology at Boston University with interests in plant ecology\, conservation biology\, climate change biology\, and tropical rain forests. He was the Editor-in-Chief of the international journal Biological Conservation and is the author of four widely used conservation biology textbooks for which 38 foreign language editions have been produced with local co-authors adding in examples from their own countries. \nZoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88440859107?pwd=9wmgbYaMqXIFHyd8Doi0Zjkog3kAPG.1
URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/honey-bees-and-native-flower-visitors-in-a-boston-suburb/
LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88440859107?pwd=9wmgbYaMqXIFHyd8Doi0Zjkog3kAPG.1
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T092120
CREATED:20240608T193510Z
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UID:10000004-1716490800-1716496200@bostonbeekeepers.org
SUMMARY:Hope in the Fight Against Varroa
DESCRIPTION:Did you miss this presentation? If you’re a BABA member\, you can find it here.\n\n\n\nA Presentation by Project Apis m. Executive Director Danielle Downey & Dr. Bob Danka\, USDA-retired.\n\nVarroa 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 themselves.  There is hope!  Danielle & Bob will explain the history and status of Project Apis m. efforts to breed reliably mite-resistant bees.  They will also share some lightning-round style snapshots of some of the Varroa projects Project Apis m. is supporting\, such as novel Varroa controls in development\, a new selection tool on the market\, and important discoveries about Varroa resistance to Amitraz.\n\nDanielle Downey began working with honey bees over 30 years ago\, including training and research from bee labs in Minnesota\, Canada and France\, beekeeper education\, work with commercial beekeepers and queen breeders\, regulatory work as a State Apiarist in Utah and Hawaii\, and wrangling bees for TV and film. As the Executive Director of Project Apis m.\, a nonprofit that funds applied honey bee research\, she works closely with many industry stakeholders in the USA and Canada. She has worked on breeding Varroa resistant bees in Hawaii for over a decade.\n\nDr. Bob Danka was a USDA scientist for 36 years\, who pursued the practical application of honey bee biology.  His main areas of research included the pollination of crops (apples\, blueberries\, cotton and soybeans)\, biology and management of Africanized honey bees\, and genetic resistance of honey bees to biological hazards.  Now retired from USDA\, he remains committed to the vision of breeding and delivering productive\, Varroa-resistant bees to beekeepers.
URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/hope-in-the-fight-against-varroa/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T092120
CREATED:20240608T220506Z
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UID:10000063-1713466800-1713472200@bostonbeekeepers.org
SUMMARY:Ask The Beekeeper
DESCRIPTION:A discussion and Q&A with Dave Lewcon of Dave Lewcon Apiaries\, Uxbridge\, MA \nNow is the busiest time of year for bees and beekeepers alike.  It’s easy to get overwhelmed with the speed of a growing hive\, changing brood patterns\, and the myriad of never-seen-before surprises and behaviors that befuddle both novice AND experienced beekeepers.For 90 minutes\, Dave will discuss these changes\, share his experiences (and ‘stories’)\, and answer our questions. This is a great opportunity to bring your questions\, from basic to impossibly hard\, and share your observations. BABA will award a free hive tool to whoever brings the most awesome or challenging observation or question. \nDave has over 120 hives in Worcester & Norfolk Counties and in Rhode Island.  He is a board member\, Bee School Instructor\, and the Worcester County Beekeepers Association Communications Director.  In 2018 he was Worcester County’s “Beekeeper of the Year.”  He was also involved in studies sponsored by Harvard and the USDA that analyzed the toxic response of neonicotinoids to honeybees
URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/ask-the-beekeeper/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T092120
CREATED:20240608T220506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T220506Z
UID:10000062-1709233200-1709238600@bostonbeekeepers.org
SUMMARY:Vitellogenin - The Swiss knife of honey bees
DESCRIPTION:A discussion and Q&A with Dave Lewcon of Dave Lewcon Apiaries\, Uxbridge\, MA \nNow is the busiest time of year for bees and beekeepers alike.  It’s easy to get overwhelmed with the speed of a growing hive\, changing brood patterns\, and the myriad of never-seen-before surprises and behaviors that befuddle both novice AND experienced beekeepers.For 90 minutes\, Dave will discuss these changes\, share his experiences (and ‘stories’)\, and answer our questions. This is a great opportunity to bring your questions\, from basic to impossibly hard\, and share your observations. BABA will award a free hive tool to whoever brings the most awesome or challenging observation or question. \nDave has over 120 hives in Worcester & Norfolk Counties and in Rhode Island.  He is a board member\, Bee School Instructor\, and the Worcester County Beekeepers Association Communications Director.  In 2018 he was Worcester County’s “Beekeeper of the Year.”  He was also involved in studies sponsored by Harvard and the USDA that analyzed the toxic response of neonicotinoids to honeybees
URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/vitellogenin-the-swiss-knife-of-honey-bees/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T092120
CREATED:20240608T220506Z
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UID:10000061-1705604400-1705609800@bostonbeekeepers.org
SUMMARY:Bees & Pesticides Workshop by Caro Munoz\, Ph.D. candidate
DESCRIPTION:Caro Munoz will present the results of her 2021 research into the pesticides bees bring back to the hive and how the effects of these pesticides relate to their interaction with crops and wild plants. Overlooked in their significance\, insect pollinators play a paramount role in maintaining ecosystem balance and are vital contributors to the health of our environment. In addition\, ten brands of honey distributed by national retailers were tested against Massachusetts honey. Munoz’s research was conducted in 2021 in collaboration with MDAR.Bio: Caro Munoz is a Ph.D. candidate in the Organismic and Evolutionary Biology program at UMASS Amherst. Her primary research and passion is around sustainable agriculture and bee pollinators. Her research focuses on understanding the interactive effects of climate change\, landscape structure\, and agricultural practices on both managed and wild bees.\nA Zoom link to this event will be provided separately.
URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/bees-pesticides-workshop-by-caro-munoz-ph-d-candidate/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T203000
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CREATED:20240608T220505Z
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UID:10000060-1701975600-1701981000@bostonbeekeepers.org
SUMMARY:Frontiers in Small Hive Beetle Control
DESCRIPTION:Frontiers in Small Hive Beetle ControlDate: Thursday\, Dec. 7\, 2023\, 7:00-8:30pm via Zoom\nLocation: Zoom \nRegister for Lecture\nAs far back as the 1960s\, the American beekeeping industry had identified Aethina tumida as a potential threat to US beekeeping. Decades before their arrival in the United States\, Caron (1978) stated that “One can only hope the beetle will not be transported [from Africa] to other beekeeping areas.”\nDespite their long-identified threat to American beekeeping\, very few controls have been labelled or licensed for in-hive use. Further\, no acute control has been licensed for ‘safeguarding’ supplementary pollen or protein substitutes\, substitutes that frequently invite severe Aethina tumida infestation. Faced with warming weather and changing climates\, the impact and foot tarsi-print of small hive beetles is increasing every year. \nThis talk will explain how the biology and ecology of these beetles determines their presence and impact on beekeeping\, and the research happening here in the US and elsewhere on their control.
URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/frontiers-in-small-hive-beetle-control/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T092120
CREATED:20240608T220451Z
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UID:10000059-1688065200-1688070600@bostonbeekeepers.org
SUMMARY:How Bad Is It? Using Mite-Drop Counts to Measure & Control Varroa Infestation
DESCRIPTION:By Larry VandeVenter — Boston beekeeper; BABA and Classroom Hives board member.\nLike pinballs\, mites regularly fall off bees and end up on the hive’s bottom board.  Counting the number of fallen mites that land on pull-out trays under screened bottom boards can accurately measure a hive’s mite infestation levels. \nLarry has translated three years of mite-drop counts to give beekeepers a remarkably accurate picture of mite infestation levels inside their hives.  He will describe the process\, including taking counts and making calculations\, and share data throughout his study.\nThe two more common\, but sometimes less accurate\, methods of monitoring mites (the ‘sugar roll’ and ‘alcohol wash’) will be described\, and their efficacy will be discussed and compared to one another and Larry’s data.  Treatment methods and schedules will be discussed briefly; a more thorough look at treatments will follow over the next two months.  The talk will wrap up with a question-and-answer period.\nTo get the Zoom details for this event\, please contact President@BostonBeekeepers.org
URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/how-bad-is-it-using-mite-drop-counts-to-measure-control-varroa-infestation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T092120
CREATED:20240608T220030Z
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UID:10000042-1683226800-1683234000@bostonbeekeepers.org
SUMMARY:Andrew Coté | HONEY AND VENOM: Urban Beekeeping
DESCRIPTION:Andrew Coté is an author and a fourth generation beekeeper\, Andrew Coté\, the owner of Andrew’s Local Honey\, has been a pioneer in urban beekeeping. Andrew has hives all across the greater NY area from Westchester to the Waldorf Astoria in Midtown Manhattan. His raw honey has an incredible flavor that varies slightly with the seasons\, depending on what is in bloom nearby.Confession of an urban beekeeper.\nConsidered an “industry legend” by The New York Times\, Andrew Coté has one of the most intriguing\, challenging\, and unique jobs in New York City—maintaining millions of honey bees atop some of the city’s most iconic buildings. His apiaries have crowned the Waldorf Astoria and the Museum of Modern Art; reside on the North Lawn of the United Nations; reign above stores\, hotels\, restaurants\, schools\, churches\, and synagogues; and are situated in community gardens and even cemeteries\, throughout the five boroughs.\nIn this debut collection\, Coté takes readers with him on his daily apiary adventures over the course of a year\, in the city and across the globe. Here\, among his many duties\, he is called to capture swarms that have clustered on fire hydrants\, air-conditioning units\, or street-vendor umbrellas. Annually\, he travels with his father to regions like remote Fijian islands\, rural Uganda\, Haiti\, Ecuador\, or Iraq with his organization\, Bees Without Borders\, where he teaches beekeepers how to increase their honey yield and income via beekeeping endeavors.\nTo attend the event use one of of the options below. If you’re a BABA member\, just RSVP. If you’re not a member\, use the option below to pay the $5 fee online\, and you’ll be registered. \nIf you’d like to become a BABA member and attend all our events\, including this one\, for free\, please click this link and join for $20/year. BABA is a 501(c)(3) and as such up to 50% of your membership may be tax deductible.
URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/andrew-cote-honey-and-venom-urban-beekeeping/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T210000
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SUMMARY:Nathan Reid | Lessons Learned in Beekeeping - Things I'm Passionate About
DESCRIPTION:EAS Master Beekeeper 21′\nHead Beekeeper at the Best Bees Co.\nNate grew up in Maryland helping to take care of a few hives in his backyard. Taking that experience with him to college\, he interned with the Entomology Dept at UMD College Park for 2 years. From there Nate would go on to catch queens in HI\, shadow in Marla Spivaks’s lab\, and start a teaching apiary at his local club\, the Central MD Beekeeper’s Assn. Then in 2017 Nate went “full scale commercial” as he would like to say\, managing several thousand hives for pollination and honey production. From backyard keep\, to commercial management\, and now doing research with Best Bees in Boston and around the country. \nThings I’m passionate about – Lessons Learned\nNice to meet you\, I’m Nate and I’ve made all the mistakes you can make when it comes to taking care of honey bees. Sometimes those lessons have come at great cost\, while others are minor in nature; but both types will shape your ‘style’ of beekeeping. My hope is that you will glean something from my point of view that benefits your style. Topics will include\, Feeding Schedule\, Queen Introduction\, and Hive Management. But I won’t be speaking the whole time so please bring a story with a question to share!
URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/nathan-reid-lessons-learned-in-beekeeping-things-im-passionate-about/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230323T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230323T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T092120
CREATED:20240608T220030Z
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UID:10000041-1679598000-1679605200@bostonbeekeepers.org
SUMMARY:Alison McAfee PhD | The Perilous Life of a Drone
DESCRIPTION:To register email:president@bostonbeekeepers.org\nFree to all BABA members!! \nThe perilous life of a drone \nDrone honey bees are woefully understudied. An abundance of healthy\, high-quality drones are necessary to produce top-notch queens\, but we have a very poor understanding of how stressors like extreme temperatures and pesticide exposure affect adult drone survival\, and physiology. We evaluated drone and worker stress tolerance and measured levels of common stress-response proteins after exposure to pesticides. We also tested the heat tolerance of drones from different genetic stocks (Australian\, Ukrainian\, and Californian) and species (honey bees and Bombus impatiens bumble bees). On aggregate\, the results we obtained were not at all what we expected\, and hint at drones having more complex stress tolerance mechanisms than we give them credit for. \nShort Bio: Alison completed her Ph.D. in Genome Science and Technology at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and is now a postdoc at UBC and North Carolina State University. She is a L’Oreal For Women in Science Research Excellence Fellow and her research has been reported by Scientific American\, National Geographic\, and CBC\, among other venues. When she’s not doing research or writing magazine articles\, she enjoys wilderness hiking\, fishing\, and training horses with her dressage coach. \n 
URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/alison-mcafee-phd-the-perilous-life-of-a-drone/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T143000
DTSTAMP:20260424T092120
CREATED:20240608T220030Z
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UID:10000040-1677330000-1677335400@bostonbeekeepers.org
SUMMARY:Mass Audubon | Solitary Bees and Bee Hotels
DESCRIPTION:Solitary Bees and Bee Hotels(This is not an event organized or hosted by BABA) \nFebruary 25\, 2023 (Saturday) 1:00-2:30pm \nLocation: Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary\, Mattapan \nAudience: Adult \nFREE to BABA Members!!!! \nThis program will start by discussing bee external anatomy and observing specimens. We will learn about solitary bee life cycles\, threats native bees face\, and how to help. We will take a special look at the family Megachilidae (mason and leaf cutter bees) before moving into our native bee house building activity. Supplies will be provided. \nPlease Note: This is both an indoor and outdoor program; please dress accordingly. In the case of inclement weather\, a make up date will be provided. \nPLEASE NOTE: This program will be conducted in accordance with current Municipal\, State\, and Mass Audubon Covid-19 protocols. Participants are required to wear a face covering indoors and follow social distancing guidelines. \nThis program is free if you are a member of Dot Rx. Please email bnccamp@massaudubon.org to register. \nFor more information and registration:
URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/mass-audubon-solitary-bees-and-bee-hotels/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T143000
DTSTAMP:20260424T092122
CREATED:20240608T220015Z
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UID:10000039-1676120400-1676125800@bostonbeekeepers.org
SUMMARY:Mass Audubon | Introduction to Native Bees
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Native Bees(This is not an event organized or hosted by BABA) \nFebruary 11\, 2023 (Saturday) 1:00-2:30pm \nLocation: Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary\, Mattapan \nAudience: Adult \nFREE to BABA Members!!!! \nRegistration is required. \nBees are amazing pollinators\, indicator species\, and often misunderstood. This program will discuss native bees and their life cycles\, followed by an introductory look at all seven bee families. Bees face many challenges and threats. Those will be discussed\, as well as what we can do to help. \nPLEASE NOTE: This program will be conducted in accordance with current Municipal\, State\, and Mass Audubon Covid-19 protocols. Participants are required to wear a face covering indoors and follow social distancing guidelines. \nThis program is free if you are a member of Dot Rx. Please email bnccamp@massaudubon.org to register. \nFor more information and registration:
URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/mass-audubon-introduction-to-native-bees/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T092123
CREATED:20240608T220015Z
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UID:10000037-1675969200-1675976400@bostonbeekeepers.org
SUMMARY:Jean Miller | Beekeeping in Kenya: History\, Culture\, Tradition\, and Modern Practices\, Current Problems and What We Can Learn
DESCRIPTION:To register email: president@bostonbeekeepers.orgFree to all BABA members! \nJean Miller has been a beekeeper since 2014 and became a Cornell University Master Beekeeper in 2021. \nPresentation addresses: \n 	Honey History and Culture in Kenya\n 	Difference between our Western honey bee (Apis mellifera ligustica) and African honey bee\n(Apis mellifera scutellata)\n 	Hive types used in Kenya\n 	Honey harvesting\n 	How to thwart a honey badger\n 	Pests and Diseases\n 	Why African bees tolerate varroa better than our honey bees\n 	Elephant and Bee Project (Using hive fences to protect crops as well as elephants)\n 	Keeping Stingless Honey Bees
URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/jean-miller-beekeeping-in-kenya-history-culture-tradition-and-modern-practices-current-problems-and-what-we-can-learn/
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