BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Boston Area Beekeepers Association - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Boston Area Beekeepers Association 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141214T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141214T180000 DTSTAMP:20260425T072937 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:20260425T072937 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:20260425T072937 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:20260425T072937 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:20260425T072937 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:20260425T072937 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:20260425T072937 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:20260425T072937 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:20260425T072937 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:20260425T072937 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:20260425T072937 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:20260425T072937 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:20260425T072937 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:20260425T072937 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:20260425T072937 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:20260425T072937 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:20260425T072937 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:20260425T072937 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:20260425T072937 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:20260425T072938 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140616T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140616T235900 DTSTAMP:20260425T072938 CREATED:20240608T230349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T230349Z UID:10000148-1402876800-1402963140@bostonbeekeepers.org SUMMARY:Pollinator Week DESCRIPTION:Seven years ago the U.S. Senate’s unanimous approval and designation of a week in June as “National Pollinator Week” marked a necessary step toward addressing the urgent issue of declining pollinator populations.  Pollinator Week has now grown to be an international celebration of the valuable ecosystem services provided by bees\, birds\, butterflies\, bats and beetles. The growing concern for pollinators is a sign of progress\, but it is vital that we continue to maximize our collective effort.  The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture signs the proclamation every year.Pollinating animals\, including bees\, birds\, butterflies\, bats\, beetles and others\, are vital to our delicate ecosystem\, supporting terrestrial wildlife\, providing healthy watershed\, and more. Therefore\, Pollinator Week is a week to get the importance of pollinators’ message out to as many people as possible. It’s not too early to start thinking about an event at your school\, garden\, church\, store\, etc. Pollinators positively effect all our lives- let’s SAVE them and CELEBRATE them! URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/pollinator-week/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140518T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140518T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T072938 CREATED:20240608T230403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T230403Z UID:10000149-1400421600-1400425200@bostonbeekeepers.org SUMMARY:Dr. Alex Lu Discusses Pollen Findings From 2013 DESCRIPTION:Essex County Beekeepers Association monthly meeting at the Fairgrounds Bee Building. Speaker Dr. Alex Lu\, Harvard discusses findings on the pollen and honey collection that was done locally in 2013.More information is available in their newsletter. URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/dr-alex-lu-discusses-pollen-findings-from-2013/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140518T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140518T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T072938 CREATED:20240608T230403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T230403Z UID:10000150-1400414400-1400421600@bostonbeekeepers.org SUMMARY:Installing a Swarm into a Warre Hive DESCRIPTION:Cambridge beekeeper-educator-Warre hive master Mel Gadd\, is installing a shook swarm from “tough love” Sam Comfort of Anarchy Apiaries Sunday\, May 18\, 2014 ‘tween noon & 2pm at Follow The Honey. Buzz by to see how it’s done on the Nectar Deck. See through the windows or bring your veil. Follow the Honey will post closer to ETA on FB. In meantime\, prepping Warre [from Buzzing Rooster] bars with first drawn lemon beeswax from Todd Hardie.  URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/installing-a-swarm-into-a-warre-hive/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140517T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140517T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T072938 CREATED:20240608T230404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T230404Z UID:10000151-1400320800-1400335200@bostonbeekeepers.org SUMMARY:Hive Opening at Boston Natural Areas Network DESCRIPTION:13th Annual Spring Planting Festival & Perennial Divide at City Natives.Celebrate spring with plants and gardeners from all over Boston.Bring plants to swap and containers to carry them home! You’re invited to exchange\, donate or simply take home plants.\nShop for City Natives’ heirloom vegetable seedlings\, native trees\, shrubs and perennials. Stock up on compost\, organic fertilizer\, soil amendments and more.\nFor more information on this event call BNAN at 617-542-7696 or email info@bostonnatural.org. URL:https://bostonbeekeepers.org/single-event/hive-opening-at-boston-natural-areas-network/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR