Category: Announcements
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Holiday Greens Sale, Solstice Picnic, and Honey Pick-up
On December 8th, we’ll be participating in our final event of the year at Awbury Arboretum. Join us for an open house at the beautiful Cope House and purchase greens for decorating your home as well as gifts for the holiday season. More information here. https://phillybeekeepers.org/ec_event/awbury-arboretum-holiday-open-house-and-greens-sale/ December 21st will be our annual solstice picnic held…
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Your bees are not that busy. What about you?
It rained! Hal I knew ya, but then ya left. An online bee chat is set for this week, focusing on sharing ideas. The November meeting featured a small crowd enjoying pizza. If you weren’t there you are square. Classes for 2025 are available!Come to the the Awbury Winter Open House on December 8 and…
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Winter is coming again
The post discusses the unusual weather patterns in November, reflecting on changing perceptions of seasons. It notes an absence of pollinators and a missed bee chat. Upcoming events include a monthly meeting with pizza and a Winter Solstice Pot Luck. And finally, 2025 bee classes are now available for purchase, both beginner and advanced.
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Winter is coming
In November, the warm, dry weather affects beekeeping preparations, including treating bees with oxalic acid. Upcoming events include a monthly meeting with Austin Martin at St. James and a Winter Solstice Potluck. Members can order fondant and are encouraged to collect leftover honey stock for spring sales.
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Board Meeting Summary September 5, 2024
The Philadelphia Beekeepers Guild Board Of Directors held their monthly meeting on September 5, 2024. It was an efficient and lively discussion and here are the takeaways: GrantsThe Guild submitted a grant for $10,000 to engage with an organization called theKeystone Development Center who will help the Guild start a co-op. The Guild itself will…
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Honey Fest This Saturday and Bee Chat Tonight
That’s right, the best Saturday of the year is upon us! We’ll be celebrating bees and all things honey, from mead to candles to the raw local good stuff directly from our beekeepers. Join us for Honey Fest – A Philadelphia Beekeepers Guild Tradition at Wyck House on Germantown Avenue from 10 to 4. If…
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Calling All Bee Enthusiasts!
We need your passion and support at the upcoming Annual Philadelphia Honey Festival!! This event is a fantastic opportunity to showcase the importance of honey bees, promote urban beekeeping, and sell your honey to eager visitors. Event Details: Volunteer Opportunity: You are the heart of this festival! If you can spare some time and energy, please…
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It’s August already?
Beekeepers are gearing up for honey season, making plans for Honey Fest and reflecting on the impact of ApiGaurd Thymol treatments. The outgoing president looks back on their tenure and hopes for a more sustainable future for the Guild. Late season queens are expected to boost honey production. All of this intelligence, artificial and otherwise…
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Time to Consign!
It’s that time again. Honey Fest is just around the corner and we’re planning on selling some honey. We’re asking for people to sign up even if they have before so we can make sure we have current honey kitchen certificates and know who is coming. How do you sign up you ask? Go to…
