Category: Announcements
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Meghan Milbrath and Peter Fowler’s annual EFB office hours
If you want to know the latest on European Foulbrood sign up for this webinar.
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Don’t miss the State Beekeepers Conference!
The Pennsylvania State Beekeepers Association Conference Nov. 6-8 features notable speakers like Kevin Inglin and Scott Debnam, a honey show, and a vendor area. Highlights include student research presentations at the Penn State Poster Session. Interested? Sign up soon! pastatebeekeepers.org
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We Got the Trailer!
Last year the Guild received a Grant for extraction equipment from the PA Dept. of Agriculture. The project is nearing completion with the acquisition of a trailer for honey extraction that will serve as a certified honey kitchen. It features state-of-the-art equipment and aims to facilitate honey processing anywhere and any time.
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Therapeutic Beekeeping Program – Participants Needed!
Researchers from Temple University are seeking older adults for a pilot therapeutic beekeeping program linked to occupational therapy research. Aimed at enhancing mental well-being and social connections through nature, the program involves six guided sessions. No prior experience is necessary, and participation is voluntary
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Do you have boxes to build?
The 4H club of Montgomery County is promoting a bee box assembly event on February 22. They’ve got a bunch of kids ready to hammer and glue but not many boxes yet. So, they are offering free assembly of bee boxes and frames. Fill out the form to express interest and you will be contacted…
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Lankenau – the bee friendly environmental high school
As part of the Philadelphia School District’s Facilities Master Plan Lankenau High School in Roxborough has been scheduled for closure. Lankenau is a strong supporter of beekeeping in Philadelphia. Please join the conversation and support keeping this vital resource open and thriving.
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Chester County Beekeepers Annual Beekeeping Conference
The CCBA Annual Beekeeping Conference is scheduled for March 28, 2026, at Penn State Great Valley Conference Center. The event features a main morning session, three concurrent afternoon sessions, and a vendor area with various beekeeping supplies, apparel, books, and gifts available for attendees.
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Beekeeping Job Openings
Our State Apiary Inspector has taken a new job! We’re going to miss Jeff but this change has created two seasonal beekeeping job openings: a Seasonal Beekeeper Assistant under Jeff and a State Bee Inspector position for Southeast Pennsylvania. Interested candidates should apply promptly.
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Learn about the PA bee law from the experts at Penn State
VIRTUAL LIVE WEBINAR The Pennsylvania Bee Law June 3, 2025 Explore Pennsylvania’s bee law—past, present, and future—and discover how upcoming changes may impact beekeeping across the Commonwealth. Learn about the current Pennsylvania Bee Law, enacted in 1994, and how it shapes beekeeping practices across the Commonwealth. This presentation will provide a detailed overview of the…
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Wow. That was sudden
I hope you had your bees fed up, your insulation on and your treatments done because it just turned COLD! It’s been a bit of a shock. On the last day of November the temperatures suddenly dropped. I personally was in pretty good shape but had actually been expecting to be able to keep feeding…