BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Philadelphia Beekeepers Guild - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://phillybeekeepers.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Philadelphia Beekeepers Guild 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:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T235959 DTSTAMP:20260607T000411Z CREATED:20260607T000408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T000411Z UID:10001377-1784332800-1784505599@phillybeekeepers.org SUMMARY:PSBA Summer Picnic and Penn State Extension Bee Extravaganza! DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun-filled\, educational weekend focused on bees\, beekeeping\, and hive products. Participants will engage in hands-on activities\, demonstrations\, and informative presentations designed for all experience levels. Saturday features the Pennsylvania State Beekeepers Association Summer Picnic\, Beekeeping Olympics\, and a drone congregation area-finding activity. On Sunday\, attendees will rotate through 30–60-minute sessions across three tracks: beginning beekeeping\, experienced beekeeping\, and value-added product production\, followed by a late-afternoon drone congregation area-finding activity. Lunch is provided both days. \n\n\n\nThis is a new event that combines the PSBA Summer picnic with a mini-beekeeping convention with many beekeeping activities. It’s really a great opportunity to meet beekeepers from across the state and to dive deep into many different aspects of beekeeping. \n\n\n\nThe Guild Honey Trailer will be one of the featured attractions with as well\, so we hope you can come out and share your pride in our newest addition to the extraction line up. \n\n\n\nAbout the Event \n\n\n\nJuly 18: 11:30 am start with lunch/picnic followed by the Beekeeping Olympics and DCA finding \n\n\n\nJuly 19: 9:00 – 6: 00 pm stations all day\, including hands-on demonstrations and presentations\, choose beginner beekeeping\, advanced beekeeping or value-added products track. Also DCA finding to end the day. \n\n\n\nSaturday only $25\, Sunday only $35\, Whole weekend $60. Lunch provided both days \n\n\n\nRamada Inn State College room block code: 071826PEN URL:https://phillybeekeepers.org/ec_event/psba-summer-picnic-and-penn-state-extension-bee-extravaganza/ LOCATION:Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center\, 2710 W. Pine Grove Rd.\, Pennsylvania Furnace\, PA\, 16865\, United States CATEGORIES:Partner Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://phillybeekeepers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T210000 DTSTAMP:20260526T122216Z CREATED:20260526T121809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T122216Z UID:10001215-1784228400-1784235600@phillybeekeepers.org SUMMARY:Guild Monthly Meeting - Third Thursday - Austin Martin DESCRIPTION:Austin Martin is a former state apiary inspector\, visiting assistant professor at Villanova University’s Department of Geography and the Environment\, and a PhD candidate at Temple University’s Department of Geography\, Environment\, and Urban Studies. In this presentation\, Austin will talk about his latest findings on floral resource distribution and bee diversity across the urban landscapes of Philadelphia and Montreal\, what this means for urban sustainability\, and ultimately what this means for urban beekeepers. \n\n\n\nWe meet at 7pm at St. James School. 🐝 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nZoom Details below. Meeting passcode is “guildmeet”. URL:https://phillybeekeepers.org/ec_event/guild-monthly-meeting-third-thursday-7/ LOCATION:St. James School\, 3217 W Clearfield St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19132\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://phillybeekeepers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/image-8.png GEO:40.0042445;-75.1826501 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St. James School 3217 W Clearfield St Philadelphia PA 19132 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3217 W Clearfield St:geo:-75.1826501,40.0042445 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T140000 DTSTAMP:20260507T232110Z CREATED:20260507T231929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T232110Z UID:10001366-1783857600-1783864800@phillybeekeepers.org SUMMARY:Bee Sunday at Awbury DESCRIPTION:Bee Sundays are back at Awbury for another fabulous bee season. \n\n\n\nOn Bee Sunday you can come to the Farm at Awbury\, put on a bee suit\, and stick your face into a box full of bees. It’s all free and fun for the whole family. We have adult and child size bee suits\, fun educational activities\, and honey to taste or purchase. After you visit the bees you can check in with the chickens and go see the goats! \n\n\n\n\nTo expedite access to the bee yard\, we suggest completing the Apiary Waiver Form in advance (you can sign digitally or bring a signed print out)\n\n\n\nWear sensible shoes\, preferably high top. These will tuck under the suit and protect your ankles.\n\n\n\nDonate if you enjoy yourself and if you think the Guild is worth supporting!\n\n\n\n\nSo\, if you’ve always wanted to get up close and personal with some honey bees join us for one of these exciting events. URL:https://phillybeekeepers.org/ec_event/bee-sunday-at-awbury-5/ LOCATION:The Farm at Awbury\, 6336 Ardleigh St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19138\, United States CATEGORIES:Apiary ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://phillybeekeepers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_1576.jpeg GEO:40.0544025;-75.1729152 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Farm at Awbury 6336 Ardleigh St Philadelphia PA 19138 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6336 Ardleigh St:geo:-75.1729152,40.0544025 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T210000 DTSTAMP:20260131T202821Z CREATED:20251222T141940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T202821Z UID:10001031-1783450800-1783458000@phillybeekeepers.org SUMMARY:Bee Chat First Tuesday DESCRIPTION:Bee Chat: The Space to Chit\, Chat\, Pipe\, and Buzz \n\n\n\nOn the first Tuesday of the month\, hang out in our virtual forum to talk about all things bees. From what’s blooming to who’s flying\, all questions and levels of experience are welcome here. We’re often fielding questions on feeding\, swarming\, pest control\, and harvesting depending on the time of year\, but also we’re sharing notes across our region. Feel free to bring your photos and observations about unusual behavior and climate impacts. \n\n\n\nA button to launch the Zoom session will appear here. If you don’t see it you should\, as if by magic\, fifteen minutes before the chat starts. The passcode will always be “beechat”. URL:https://phillybeekeepers.org/ec_event/bee-chat-first-tuesday/2026-07-07/ LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84028769904 CATEGORIES:Online Chat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://phillybeekeepers.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IMG_7564.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T140000 DTSTAMP:20260507T231609Z CREATED:20260507T231606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T231609Z UID:10001365-1782648000-1782655200@phillybeekeepers.org SUMMARY:Bee Sunday at Awbury DESCRIPTION:Bee Sundays are back at Awbury for another fabulous bee season. \n\n\n\nOn Bee Sunday you can come to the Farm at Awbury\, put on a bee suit\, and stick your face into a box full of bees. It’s all free and fun for the whole family. We have adult and child size bee suits\, fun educational activities\, and honey to taste or purchase. After you visit the bees you can check in with the chickens and go see the goats! \n\n\n\n\nTo expedite access to the bee yard\, we suggest completing the Apiary Waiver Form in advance (you can sign digitally or bring a signed print out)\n\n\n\nWear sensible shoes\, preferably high top. These will tuck under the suit and protect your ankles.\n\n\n\nDonate if you enjoy yourself and if you think the Guild is worth supporting!\n\n\n\n\nSo\, if you’ve always wanted to get up close and personal with some honey bees join us for one of these exciting events. URL:https://phillybeekeepers.org/ec_event/bee-sunday-at-awbury-4/ LOCATION:The Farm at Awbury\, 6336 Ardleigh St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19138\, United States CATEGORIES:Apiary ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://phillybeekeepers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_2404.jpeg GEO:40.0544025;-75.1729152 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Farm at Awbury 6336 Ardleigh St Philadelphia PA 19138 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6336 Ardleigh St:geo:-75.1729152,40.0544025 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T235959 DTSTAMP:20260616T122855Z CREATED:20260526T120709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T122855Z UID:10001214-1781960400-1781999999@phillybeekeepers.org SUMMARY:Guild Summer Solstice Picnic DESCRIPTION:Summer solstice picnic this month! Come out and celebrate the longest day of the year! \n\n\n\nWe’ll start at 1 pm and go as long as we can! We’ll have burgers and hot dogs both meat and veggy\, chips\, sodas\, beer\, all the usual suspects. Feel free to bring something to share but you don’t have to. URL:https://phillybeekeepers.org/ec_event/guild-monthly-meeting-third-thursday-6/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Picnics & Potlucks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://phillybeekeepers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T120000 DTSTAMP:20260425T142415Z CREATED:20260302T203551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T142415Z UID:10001313-1781946000-1781956800@phillybeekeepers.org SUMMARY:Urban Beekeeping - Apiary Session DESCRIPTION:This is the second apiary session for our 2026 Urban Beekeeping Intro Class since the first one in April was canceled due to cold weather. \n\n\n\nPlease review and sign the Guild Apiary Liability Waiver. Before you come. You can complete the form online below the PDF. \n\n\n\nYou don’t need to bring anything other than sensible shoes and casual dress to the apiary session. We will provide bee suits and expert guidance. \n\n\n\nAs to what’s sensible in shoe-wear\, it’s best to have something with a high top that the bee suit can cover. If you don’t have anything like that wear heavy socks that you can pull over the bee suit. This will protect your ankles. The rest of you including your hands will be covered. \n\n\n\nWe’ll be looking at colonies during the fastest build up period of the year\, on their way to swarming or even post-swarm and we’ll discuss population dynamics\, swarm prevention\, and swarm catching. URL:https://phillybeekeepers.org/ec_event/urban-beekeeping-apiary-session/ LOCATION:The Farm at Awbury\, 6336 Ardleigh St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19138\, United States CATEGORIES:Apiary,Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://phillybeekeepers.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2022-05-14-11.33.18-1190x690-3.jpg GEO:40.0544025;-75.1729152 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Farm at Awbury 6336 Ardleigh St Philadelphia PA 19138 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6336 Ardleigh St:geo:-75.1729152,40.0544025 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T140000 DTSTAMP:20260507T231836Z CREATED:20260507T230612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T231836Z UID:10001363-1781438400-1781445600@phillybeekeepers.org SUMMARY:Bee Sunday at Awbury DESCRIPTION:Bee Sundays are back at Awbury for another fabulous bee season. \n\n\n\nOn Bee Sunday you can come to the Farm at Awbury\, put on a bee suit\, and stick your face into a box full of bees. It’s all free and fun for the whole family. We have adult and child size bee suits\, fun educational activities\, and honey to taste or purchase. After you visit the bees you can check in with the chickens and go see the goats! \n\n\n\n\nTo expedite access to the bee yard\, we suggest completing the Apiary Waiver Form in advance (you can sign digitally or bring a signed print out)\n\n\n\nWear sensible shoes\, preferably high top. These will tuck under the suit and protect your ankles.\n\n\n\nDonate if you enjoy yourself and if you think the Guild is worth supporting!\n\n\n\n\nSo\, if you’ve always wanted to get up close and personal with some honey bees join us for one of these exciting events. URL:https://phillybeekeepers.org/ec_event/bee-sunday-at-awbury-2/ LOCATION:The Farm at Awbury\, 6336 Ardleigh St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19138\, United States CATEGORIES:Apiary ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://phillybeekeepers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_1576.jpeg GEO:40.0544025;-75.1729152 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Farm at Awbury 6336 Ardleigh St Philadelphia PA 19138 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6336 Ardleigh St:geo:-75.1729152,40.0544025 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T150000 DTSTAMP:20260602T124815Z CREATED:20260601T122310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T124815Z UID:10001375-1781344800-1781362800@phillybeekeepers.org SUMMARY:Bee Fest at Fox Chase Farm DESCRIPTION:On June 13th\, Fox Chase Farm will be hosting a Bee Fest that aims to spread the love of bees to all. We know how important these insects are\, so we want to share that with our local community.  \n\n\n\nThere will be educational tables\, vendors\, and presentations! The Guild will be there with our new mobile honey kitchen\, we may even be extracting honey on site… \n\n\n\nThe event will run from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM   \n\n\n\nTo volunteer or sell honey RSVP below. If you’re a Guild member you’ll receive Guild credit for showing up which you can use for Guild apparel or classes. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP Form\n\n\n\n← Back Thank you for your response. ✨\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nName(required)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nEmail(required)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nSelling Honey?(required)\n Yes No\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nOther details\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Send RSVP\n\n \n \n \nΔ URL:https://phillybeekeepers.org/ec_event/bee-fest-at-fox-chase-farm/ LOCATION:Fox Chase Farm\, 8500 Pine Rd\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19111\, United States CATEGORIES:Honey Sales,Markets & Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://phillybeekeepers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T210000 DTSTAMP:20260131T202821Z CREATED:20251222T141940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T202821Z UID:10001030-1780426800-1780434000@phillybeekeepers.org SUMMARY:Bee Chat First Tuesday DESCRIPTION:Bee Chat: The Space to Chit\, Chat\, Pipe\, and Buzz \n\n\n\nOn the first Tuesday of the month\, hang out in our virtual forum to talk about all things bees. From what’s blooming to who’s flying\, all questions and levels of experience are welcome here. We’re often fielding questions on feeding\, swarming\, pest control\, and harvesting depending on the time of year\, but also we’re sharing notes across our region. Feel free to bring your photos and observations about unusual behavior and climate impacts. \n\n\n\nA button to launch the Zoom session will appear here. If you don’t see it you should\, as if by magic\, fifteen minutes before the chat starts. The passcode will always be “beechat”. URL:https://phillybeekeepers.org/ec_event/bee-chat-first-tuesday/2026-06-02/ LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84028769904 CATEGORIES:Online Chat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://phillybeekeepers.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IMG_7564.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T140000 DTSTAMP:20260507T231336Z CREATED:20260507T231331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T231336Z UID:10001364-1780228800-1780236000@phillybeekeepers.org SUMMARY:Bee Sunday at Awbury DESCRIPTION:Bee Sundays are back at Awbury for another fabulous bee season. \n\n\n\nOn Bee Sunday you can come to the Farm at Awbury\, put on a bee suit\, and stick your face into a box full of bees. It’s all free and fun for the whole family. We have adult and child size bee suits\, fun educational activities\, and honey to taste or purchase. After you visit the bees you can check in with the chickens and go see the goats! \n\n\n\n\nTo expedite access to the bee yard\, we suggest completing the Apiary Waiver Form in advance (you can sign digitally or bring a signed print out)\n\n\n\nWear sensible shoes\, preferably high top. These will tuck under the suit and protect your ankles.\n\n\n\nDonate if you enjoy yourself and if you think the Guild is worth supporting!\n\n\n\n\nSo\, if you’ve always wanted to get up close and personal with some honey bees join us for one of these exciting events. URL:https://phillybeekeepers.org/ec_event/bee-sunday-at-awbury-3/ LOCATION:The Farm at Awbury\, 6336 Ardleigh St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19138\, United States CATEGORIES:Apiary ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://phillybeekeepers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_2395.jpeg GEO:40.0544025;-75.1729152 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Farm at Awbury 6336 Ardleigh St Philadelphia PA 19138 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6336 Ardleigh St:geo:-75.1729152,40.0544025 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T120000 DTSTAMP:20260425T142622Z CREATED:20260302T204627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T142622Z UID:10001314-1780131600-1780142400@phillybeekeepers.org SUMMARY:Urban Beekeeping - Apiary Session DESCRIPTION:This is now the first apiary session for our 2026 Urban Beekeeping Intro Class since the other first session in April was canceled. \n\n\n\nPlease review and sign the Guild Apiary Liability Waiver. Before you come. You can complete the form online below the PDF. \n\n\n\nYou don’t need to bring anything other than sensible shoes and casual dress to the apiary session. We will provide bee suits and expert guidance. \n\n\n\nAs to what’s sensible in shoe-wear\, it’s best to have something with a high top that the bee suit can cover. If you don’t have anything like that wear heavy socks that you can pull over the bee suit. This will protect your ankles. The rest of you including your hands will be covered. \n\n\n\n We’ll be looking at colonies during the peak of the nectar flow as they rush to put away as much honey as possible while conditions are best. Swarming is still a possibility so we’ll be keeping an eye out for swarm signs. We will also discuss what to expect in the months to come as nectar dries up and we start to prepare for fall and winter. URL:https://phillybeekeepers.org/ec_event/urban-beekeeping-apiary-session-2/ LOCATION:The Farm at Awbury\, 6336 Ardleigh St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19138\, United States CATEGORIES:Apiary,Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://phillybeekeepers.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2022-05-14-11.33.18-1190x690-3.jpg GEO:40.0544025;-75.1729152 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Farm at Awbury 6336 Ardleigh St Philadelphia PA 19138 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6336 Ardleigh St:geo:-75.1729152,40.0544025 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T210000 DTSTAMP:20260521T231709Z CREATED:20260423T004333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T231709Z UID:10001213-1779390000-1779397200@phillybeekeepers.org SUMMARY:Guild Monthly Meeting - Mark and Milan DESCRIPTION:This month we have three speakers you won’t find anywhere else! \n\n\n\nMilan Williams and Tifanny Turrentine PHD from Lankenau High School will present Milan’s research on the antimicrobial properties of Philadelphia Honey. Under Tifanny’s supervision Milan tested local honeys for their ability to kill bacteria following a protocol developed by Ferat Ozturk from UTexas. She compared our local honeys including Spotted Lanternfly Honeydew to Manuka and other well known anti-microbial honey. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMark will be presenting on how honeybees communicate using sound and vibration. This presentation explores the hidden language of honeybees – how they use sound and vibration to communicate within the hive. Blending core honeybee biology with behavioral insights\, it explains how bees perceive their world not just through sight and scent\, but through finely tuned sensitivity to vibration. The talk breaks down key communication methods\, including the famous waggle dance\, showing how bees transmit information about food sources through movement\, timing\, and subtle acoustic cues. It also introduces what sound actually is – vibrational energy moving through a medium – and how bees interpret these signals through their bodies and specialized sensory organs. Together\, these elements reveal a sophisticated\, largely invisible communication system that keeps the colony functioning as a unified whole. \n\n\n\nMark is a Philadelphia-based beekeeper in his 11th year of practice and the founder of Anna Bee’s Honey\, an urban apiary located in a four-acre community garden in South Philadelphia. Through hands-on education and immersive experiences\, Anna Bee’s Honey raises awareness about the importance of bees while helping people build a deeper connection to nature in the city. The apiary produces 100% pure raw honey and a range of hive products\, including candles\, lip balm\, raw pollen\, and beeswax luminaries\, and offers workshops\, presentations\, and a “Be a Beekeeper for a Day” experience. Mark serves on the board of the Philadelphia Beekeepers Guild\, helps teach the Guild’s introductory beekeeping class\, and supports events.  \n\n\n\nWe meet at 7pm at St. James School. 🐝 URL:https://phillybeekeepers.org/ec_event/guild-monthly-meeting-third-thursday-5/ LOCATION:St. James School\, 3217 W Clearfield St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19132\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://phillybeekeepers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/image-7.png GEO:40.0042445;-75.1826501 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St. James School 3217 W Clearfield St Philadelphia PA 19132 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3217 W Clearfield St:geo:-75.1826501,40.0042445 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T140000 DTSTAMP:20260507T230332Z CREATED:20260507T000756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T230332Z UID:10001334-1779019200-1779026400@phillybeekeepers.org SUMMARY:Bee Sunday at Awbury DESCRIPTION:Bee Sundays are back at Awbury for another fabulous bee season. \n\n\n\nOn Bee Sunday you can come to the Farm at Awbury\, put on a bee suit\, and stick your face into a box full of bees. It’s all free and fun for the whole family. We have adult and child size bee suits\, fun educational activities\, and honey to taste or purchase. After you visit the bees you can check in with the chickens and go see the goats! \n\n\n\n\nTo expedite access to the bee yard\, we suggest completing the Apiary Waiver Form in advance (you can sign digitally or bring a signed print out)\n\n\n\nWear sensible shoes\, preferably high top. These will tuck under the suit and protect your ankles.\n\n\n\nDonate if you enjoy yourself and if you think the Guild is worth supporting!\n\n\n\n\nSo\, if you’ve always wanted to get up close and personal with some honey bees join us for one of these exciting events. URL:https://phillybeekeepers.org/ec_event/bee-sunday-at-awbury/ LOCATION:The Farm at Awbury\, 6336 Ardleigh St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19138\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://phillybeekeepers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_1573.jpeg GEO:40.0544025;-75.1729152 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Farm at Awbury 6336 Ardleigh St Philadelphia PA 19138 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6336 Ardleigh St:geo:-75.1729152,40.0544025 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T160000 DTSTAMP:20260320T151126Z CREATED:20260320T151122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T151126Z UID:10001323-1778932800-1778947200@phillybeekeepers.org SUMMARY:Green Philly Eco Fair DESCRIPTION:Volunteer for Green Philly Eco Fair. We need volunteers to help out and a few beekeepers to sell their honey. \n\n\n\nTo volunteer RSVP below. If you’re a Guild member you’ll receive Guild credit for showing up which you can use for Guild apparel or classes. \n\n\n\nBeekeeper and Hobbyist members that are eligible to sell honey will see a free ticket if you’re logged in. We need up to 3 beekeepers with honey for this event. \n\n\n\nThe event is from 12pm to 4pm and we’ll need drivers to show up at Awbury early and stay a little later to move the tent and other event supplies. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEcoFair is Green Philly’s family-friendly free event during Earth Month to showcase regional sustainable resources and initiatives. Enjoy captivating storytelling\, live art activations\, and a sustainable marketplace with local businesses and nonprofits to learn how you can live more sustainably in the region. Enjoy networking with community leaders and nonprofits committed to positive environmental change\, set against the scenic Delaware River Waterfront backdrop at Cherry Street Pier. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://phillybeekeepers.org/ec_event/green-philly-eco-fair/ LOCATION:Cherry Street Pier\, 121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd\, Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\, 19106\, United States CATEGORIES:Honey Sales,Markets & Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://phillybeekeepers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/image-7-e1774018402332.png GEO:39.9524973;-75.1396686 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cherry Street Pier 121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd Philadelphia Pennsylvania 19106 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd:geo:-75.1396686,39.9524973 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T140000 DTSTAMP:20260310T203850Z CREATED:20260121T171609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T203850Z UID:10001288-1778932800-1778940000@phillybeekeepers.org SUMMARY:Mead Making with Dr. Norris Childs - part 4 DESCRIPTION:Mead is honey wine\, made by fermenting honey in water. It’s one of the simplest fermented beverages\, but it offers a wide range of flavors depending on ingredients and process.This four-class series is a hands-on introduction to making mead with Norris Childs. Each session focuses on a different stage of production\, from starting the fermentation through aging and finishing. You’ll work together as a group to make a single batch of mead\, and at the end of the series\, each participant will take home a bottle from that batch.The class will also decide whether to make a traditional mead using only honey\, or to include additional flavorings.The first class meets on Saturday\, April 4\, with sessions every other Saturday through May 16. Reminder emails will be sent before each class. \n\n\n\nAbout Norris\n\n\n\n\nNorris in his honey house with some of his mead and a lot of different honey. This workshop takes place at Norris’ house so in addition to learning about making Mead you’ll be able to experience one of the most magical honey spots in Philadelphia. \n\n\n\n\nA native Philadelphian and GFS graduate\, he spent two years in college before serving 2½ years in the Peace Corps in India\, teaching farmers to grow hybrid corn and sorghum. He went on to medical school\, followed by six years of surgical residency and three years of laboratory research. Returning to Philadelphia in 1980\, he began a surgical practice—and took up beekeeping. In 1989\, he joined the U.S. Navy and was deployed to Saudi Arabia during the first Gulf War in 1991. After returning to civilian practice\, he began commuting monthly to California in 2001\, where he also expanded his beekeeping. He retired from the Navy in 2012 and from surgery in 2014. Now retired\, he devotes his time to beekeeping\, grandparenting\, and meadmaking\, which he began in 2016\, producing a variety of traditional\, fruit\, and spiced meads inspired by The Compleat Meadmaker. \n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets Here URL:https://phillybeekeepers.org/ec_event/mead-making-with-dr-norris-childs-part-4/ LOCATION:Norris’ House\, 432 W Walnut Ln\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://phillybeekeepers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/GettyImages-2134798452.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T210000 DTSTAMP:20260131T202821Z CREATED:20251222T141940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T202821Z UID:10001029-1778007600-1778014800@phillybeekeepers.org SUMMARY:Bee Chat First Tuesday DESCRIPTION:Bee Chat: The Space to Chit\, Chat\, Pipe\, and Buzz \n\n\n\nOn the first Tuesday of the month\, hang out in our virtual forum to talk about all things bees. From what’s blooming to who’s flying\, all questions and levels of experience are welcome here. We’re often fielding questions on feeding\, swarming\, pest control\, and harvesting depending on the time of year\, but also we’re sharing notes across our region. Feel free to bring your photos and observations about unusual behavior and climate impacts. \n\n\n\nA button to launch the Zoom session will appear here. If you don’t see it you should\, as if by magic\, fifteen minutes before the chat starts. The passcode will always be “beechat”. URL:https://phillybeekeepers.org/ec_event/bee-chat-first-tuesday/2026-05-05/ LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84028769904 CATEGORIES:Online Chat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://phillybeekeepers.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IMG_7564.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T170000 DTSTAMP:20260317T151859Z CREATED:20260317T151855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T151859Z UID:10001322-1777806000-1777827600@phillybeekeepers.org SUMMARY:Chestnut Hill Home and Garden Festival DESCRIPTION:Volunteer for Chestnut Hill Home and Garden Festiva! We need volunteers to help out and lots of beekeepers to sell their honey. This is the first really large event of the season and a great opportunity for anyone who attends. \n\n\n\nTo volunteer RSVP below. If you’re a Guild member you’ll receive Guild credit for showing up which you can use for Guild apparel or classes. \n\n\n\nBeekeeper and Hobbyist members that are eligible to sell honey will see a free ticket if you’re logged in. We need a lot of folks for this event. \n\n\n\nThe event is from 11am to 4pm but we’ll need drivers to show up at Awbury early and stay a little later to move the tent and other event supplies. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe annual Home + Garden Festival transforms historic Germantown Avenue into a vibrant marketplace featuring over 300 vendors showcasing everything from garden décor and heirloom plants to handcrafted furniture and artisan goods. This beloved community event spans six blocks and attracts thousands of visitors each year. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re a gardening enthusiast\, home decorator\, or simply looking for unique handcrafted items\, the festival offers an incredible variety of products and services. Stroll along the tree-lined avenue\, discover local artisans\, enjoy live music\, and savor delicious food from numerous vendors throughout the day. URL:https://phillybeekeepers.org/ec_event/chestnut-hill-home-and-garden-festival/ LOCATION:Chestnut Hill Home and Garden Festival\, 8500 Germantown Avenue\, Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\, 19118\, United States CATEGORIES:Honey Sales,Markets & Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://phillybeekeepers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/image-5.png GEO:40.0759456;-75.2066769 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Chestnut Hill Home and Garden Festival 8500 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia Pennsylvania 19118 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8500 Germantown Avenue:geo:-75.2066769,40.0759456 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T140000 DTSTAMP:20260310T203850Z CREATED:20260121T135608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T203850Z UID:10001287-1777723200-1777730400@phillybeekeepers.org SUMMARY:Mead Making with Dr. Norris Childs - part 3 DESCRIPTION:Mead is honey wine\, made by fermenting honey in water. It’s one of the simplest fermented beverages\, but it offers a wide range of flavors depending on ingredients and process.This four-class series is a hands-on introduction to making mead with Norris Childs. Each session focuses on a different stage of production\, from starting the fermentation through aging and finishing. You’ll work together as a group to make a single batch of mead\, and at the end of the series\, each participant will take home a bottle from that batch.The class will also decide whether to make a traditional mead using only honey\, or to include additional flavorings.The first class meets on Saturday\, April 4\, with sessions every other Saturday through May 16. Reminder emails will be sent before each class. \n\n\n\nAbout Norris\n\n\n\n\nNorris in his honey house with some of his mead and a lot of different honey. This workshop takes place at Norris’ house so in addition to learning about making Mead you’ll be able to experience one of the most magical honey spots in Philadelphia. \n\n\n\n\nA native Philadelphian and GFS graduate\, he spent two years in college before serving 2½ years in the Peace Corps in India\, teaching farmers to grow hybrid corn and sorghum. He went on to medical school\, followed by six years of surgical residency and three years of laboratory research. Returning to Philadelphia in 1980\, he began a surgical practice—and took up beekeeping. In 1989\, he joined the U.S. Navy and was deployed to Saudi Arabia during the first Gulf War in 1991. After returning to civilian practice\, he began commuting monthly to California in 2001\, where he also expanded his beekeeping. He retired from the Navy in 2012 and from surgery in 2014. Now retired\, he devotes his time to beekeeping\, grandparenting\, and meadmaking\, which he began in 2016\, producing a variety of traditional\, fruit\, and spiced meads inspired by The Compleat Meadmaker. \n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets Here URL:https://phillybeekeepers.org/ec_event/mead-making-with-dr-norris-childs-part-3/ LOCATION:Norris’ House\, 432 W Walnut Ln\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://phillybeekeepers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/GettyImages-2134798452-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T143818Z CREATED:20260425T143815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T143818Z UID:10001332-1777201200-1777212000@phillybeekeepers.org SUMMARY:Urban Beekeeping - Apiary Session - Cancelled DESCRIPTION:It’s going to be too cold to open the hives on Sunday April 26. Session canceled and moved to June 20\, 2026 \n\n\n\nPlease review and sign the Guild Apiary Liability Waiver. Before you come. You can complete the form online below the PDF. \n\n\n\n\nAdventures in Beekeeping Series\n\n\n\nFirst Apiary Session – May 30\n\n\n\nSecond Apiary Sessi0n – June 20 URL:https://phillybeekeepers.org/ec_event/urban-beekeeping-apiary-session-cancelled/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Apiary,Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://phillybeekeepers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/image-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T170000 DTSTAMP:20260326T000627Z CREATED:20260317T143341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T000627Z UID:10001321-1776589200-1776618000@phillybeekeepers.org SUMMARY:Maker Faire Philadelphia DESCRIPTION:Volunteer for Maker Faire Philadelphia! We need drivers and attendees to sell honey and talk to folks about bees. This is a really fun early season event at Cherry Street Pier. To volunteer RSVP below. Folks that are eligible to sell honey will see a free ticket if you’re logged in. The event is from 10am to 4pm but we’ll need drivers to show up at Awbury early or the day before to get our stuff down to Cherry St. and set up\, and to help tear down and get the stuff back to Awbury afterwards. Each shift earns a Guild credit that you can use to get Guild apparel or pay for classes. \n\n\n\nMaker Faire is a gathering of fascinating\, curious people who enjoy learning and who love sharing what they can do. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters\, Maker Faire is a venue for these “makers” to show hobbies\, experiments\, projects. \n\n\n\nWe call it the Greatest Show (& Tell) on Earth – a family-friendly showcase of invention\, creativity\, and resourcefulness. \n\n\n\nGlimpse the future and get inspired! URL:https://phillybeekeepers.org/ec_event/maker-faire-philadelphia/ LOCATION:Cherry Street Pier\, 121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd\, Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\, 19106\, United States CATEGORIES:Pop-up or Market ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://phillybeekeepers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/image-4.png GEO:39.9524973;-75.1396686 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cherry Street Pier 121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd Philadelphia Pennsylvania 19106 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd:geo:-75.1396686,39.9524973 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T140000 DTSTAMP:20260310T203848Z CREATED:20260121T135757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T203848Z UID:10001286-1776513600-1776520800@phillybeekeepers.org SUMMARY:Mead Making with Dr. Norris Childs - part 2 DESCRIPTION:Mead is honey wine\, made by fermenting honey in water. It’s one of the simplest fermented beverages\, but it offers a wide range of flavors depending on ingredients and process.This four-class series is a hands-on introduction to making mead with Norris Childs. Each session focuses on a different stage of production\, from starting the fermentation through aging and finishing. You’ll work together as a group to make a single batch of mead\, and at the end of the series\, each participant will take home a bottle from that batch.The class will also decide whether to make a traditional mead using only honey\, or to include additional flavorings.The first class meets on Saturday\, April 4\, with sessions every other Saturday through May 16. Reminder emails will be sent before each class. \n\n\n\nAbout Norris\n\n\n\n\nNorris in his honey house with some of his mead and a lot of different honey. This workshop takes place at Norris’ house so in addition to learning about making Mead you’ll be able to experience one of the most magical honey spots in Philadelphia. \n\n\n\n\nA native Philadelphian and GFS graduate\, he spent two years in college before serving 2½ years in the Peace Corps in India\, teaching farmers to grow hybrid corn and sorghum. He went on to medical school\, followed by six years of surgical residency and three years of laboratory research. Returning to Philadelphia in 1980\, he began a surgical practice—and took up beekeeping. In 1989\, he joined the U.S. Navy and was deployed to Saudi Arabia during the first Gulf War in 1991. After returning to civilian practice\, he began commuting monthly to California in 2001\, where he also expanded his beekeeping. He retired from the Navy in 2012 and from surgery in 2014. Now retired\, he devotes his time to beekeeping\, grandparenting\, and meadmaking\, which he began in 2016\, producing a variety of traditional\, fruit\, and spiced meads inspired by The Compleat Meadmaker. \n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets Here URL:https://phillybeekeepers.org/ec_event/mead-making-with-dr-norris-childs-part-2/ LOCATION:Norris’ House\, 432 W Walnut Ln\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://phillybeekeepers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/GettyImages-2134798452.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T210000 DTSTAMP:20260310T203848Z CREATED:20260226T183243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T203848Z UID:10001212-1776366000-1776373200@phillybeekeepers.org SUMMARY:Eve Bratman - Guild Monthly Meeting - Third Thursday DESCRIPTION:Pennsylvania beekeepers have long been on the front lines of confronting the spotted lanternfly outbreak. But are spotted lanternflies as disgusting\, nasty\, and pestilent as they were first made out to be?   In this talk\, Dr. Bratman will present her forthcoming publication (accepted to Gastronomica) with her co-author\, Anna Purchase (F&M class of ’26)\, on better understanding spotted lanternfly honey\, inter-species relationality\, and the changing attitudes and aesthetics surrounding learning to live with pests. They find present evidence of changing relations between beekeepers and lanternflies\, and interrogate the discrete and unexpected ways in which lanternfly management and the insect itself are entangled in beekeepers’ lives. \n\n\n\n\nBio:Eve Bratman is a political ecologist and Associate Professor of Environmental Studies in the Department of Earth & Environment at Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster\, PA\, USA.  She is author of an award-winning book\, Governing the Rainforest: Sustainable Development in the Brazilian Amazon (Oxford University Press\, 2019)\, and has published over twenty peer-reviewed articles about the politics of pollinator protection\, energy infrastructures\, environmental education\, and urban sustainability in venues including People and Nature\, Earth Stewardship\, Development and Change\, Antipode\, Journal of Environmental Studies and Sciences\, and Orion Magazine. Her next book-in-progress is tentatively called Bee Politics: Ending the War on Nature while Fighting to Save the Bees. \n\n\n\nWe meet at 7pm at St. James School. 🐝 URL:https://phillybeekeepers.org/ec_event/guild-monthly-meeting-third-thursday-4/ LOCATION:St. James School\, 3217 W Clearfield St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19132\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://phillybeekeepers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/header-image.jpg GEO:40.0042445;-75.1826501 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St. James School 3217 W Clearfield St Philadelphia PA 19132 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3217 W Clearfield St:geo:-75.1826501,40.0042445 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T210000 DTSTAMP:20260131T202821Z CREATED:20251222T141940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T202821Z UID:10001028-1775588400-1775595600@phillybeekeepers.org SUMMARY:Bee Chat First Tuesday DESCRIPTION:Bee Chat: The Space to Chit\, Chat\, Pipe\, and Buzz \n\n\n\nOn the first Tuesday of the month\, hang out in our virtual forum to talk about all things bees. From what’s blooming to who’s flying\, all questions and levels of experience are welcome here. We’re often fielding questions on feeding\, swarming\, pest control\, and harvesting depending on the time of year\, but also we’re sharing notes across our region. Feel free to bring your photos and observations about unusual behavior and climate impacts. \n\n\n\nA button to launch the Zoom session will appear here. If you don’t see it you should\, as if by magic\, fifteen minutes before the chat starts. The passcode will always be “beechat”. URL:https://phillybeekeepers.org/ec_event/bee-chat-first-tuesday/2026-04-07/ LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84028769904 CATEGORIES:Online Chat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://phillybeekeepers.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IMG_7564.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T140000 DTSTAMP:20260411T124958Z CREATED:20260120T010830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T124958Z UID:10001278-1775304000-1775311200@phillybeekeepers.org SUMMARY:Mead Making with Dr. Norris Childs - part 1 DESCRIPTION:Mead is honey wine\, made by fermenting honey in water. It’s one of the simplest fermented beverages\, but it offers a wide range of flavors depending on ingredients and process.This four-class series is a hands-on introduction to making mead with Norris Childs. Each session focuses on a different stage of production\, from starting the fermentation through aging and finishing. You’ll work together as a group to make a single batch of mead\, and at the end of the series\, each participant will take home a bottle from that batch.The class will also decide whether to make a traditional mead using only honey\, or to include additional flavorings.The first class meets on Saturday\, April 4\, with sessions every other Saturday through May 16. Reminder emails will be sent before each class. \n\n\n\nAbout Norris\n\n\n\n\nNorris in his honey house with some of his mead and a lot of different honey. This workshop takes place at Norris’ house so in addition to learning about making Mead you’ll be able to experience one of the most magical honey spots in Philadelphia. \n\n\n\n\nA native Philadelphian and GFS graduate\, he spent two years in college before serving 2½ years in the Peace Corps in India\, teaching farmers to grow hybrid corn and sorghum. He went on to medical school\, followed by six years of surgical residency and three years of laboratory research. Returning to Philadelphia in 1980\, he began a surgical practice—and took up beekeeping. In 1989\, he joined the U.S. Navy and was deployed to Saudi Arabia during the first Gulf War in 1991. After returning to civilian practice\, he began commuting monthly to California in 2001\, where he also expanded his beekeeping. He retired from the Navy in 2012 and from surgery in 2014. Now retired\, he devotes his time to beekeeping\, grandparenting\, and meadmaking\, which he began in 2016\, producing a variety of traditional\, fruit\, and spiced meads inspired by The Compleat Meadmaker. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://phillybeekeepers.org/ec_event/mead-making-with-dr-norris-childs-part-1/ LOCATION:Norris’ House\, 432 W Walnut Ln\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://phillybeekeepers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/GettyImages-2134798452-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T144502Z CREATED:20251114T205522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T144502Z UID:10001021-1774778400-1774796400@phillybeekeepers.org SUMMARY:Intro to Urban Beekeeping - Spring DESCRIPTION:Interested in becoming a beekeeper or just want to learn the fundamentals of beekeeping? Join us in 2026 for our 3-class session where attendees will learn from a group of experienced urban beekeepers. The first class of the spring session is on Sunday\, March 29 from 10 am – 3 pm will be in a classroom where you will learn: \n\n\n\n\nBasic bee biology\,\n\n\n\nConsiderations about equipment\,\n\n\n\nHive set-up\, and location\,\n\n\n\nWhere to get your first bees & how to put them in the hive\,\n\n\n\nHive management through the seasons (focus on Spring)\,\n\n\n\nNatural beekeeping approaches & strategies\,\n\n\n\nWhat is going on in a live hive\,\n\n\n\nHow to recognize common pests & diseases.\n\n\n\n\nLunch will be provided. \n\n\n\nApiary Sessions:\n\n\n\n\nCancelled Session April 26\n\n\n\nFirst apiary session – May 30\, 2026. 9am – 12pm\n\n\n\nSecond apiary session – June 20\, 2026. 9am – 12pm\n\n\n\n\nThe next two classes in the spring session – April 25 and May 30\, from 9 am – 12 pm\, and June 20\, from 9 am – 12 pm – will be hands-on in-person at the apiary where you’ll suit up for a look at what’s going on in the hive.  You will conduct an inspection with an experienced beekeeper and focus on spring management techniques.  \n\n\n\nThe apiary classes are held simultaneously at two locations – you can choose which location to attend (but we may have to assign people to keep class sizes balanced) – either Awbury Arboretum (in Germantown at 1 Awbury Rd\, 19138) or Anna Bee’s Honey (in South Philly at 2500 Dickinson Street\, 19147). Both classes will be on a Saturday from 9AM – 12PM. \n\n\n\nEach three class session is $200 per person and we can advise on purchasing equipment to get you started once you’ve completed the course. Paying class participants also become Guild members at the “Bee Lover ” level. This will keep you informed of other apiary and volunteer opportunities and give you a discount if you decide to upgrade to Hobbyist or Beekeeper levels. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll Classes URL:https://phillybeekeepers.org/ec_event/intro-to-beekeeping-spring/ LOCATION:St. James School\, 3217 W Clearfield St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19132\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes,Guild Sponsored ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://phillybeekeepers.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/37C7B046-631F-4C7E-9E0E-79182214FFFE_1_201_a-e1712853858223.jpeg GEO:40.0042445;-75.1826501 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St. James School 3217 W Clearfield St Philadelphia PA 19132 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3217 W Clearfield St:geo:-75.1826501,40.0042445 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T210000 DTSTAMP:20260319T224037Z CREATED:20260216T162242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T224037Z UID:10001211-1773946800-1773954000@phillybeekeepers.org SUMMARY:Apian - Guild Monthly Meeting - Third Thursday DESCRIPTION:We have another bee package to give away this month! \n\n\n\nOur speaker this month is Aladin Boroli who will be presenting on the Apian project. Aladin is in Germany\, where it’s a lot later than Philadelphia so we will start with his presentation this month and follow with the beek panel. \n\n\n\nApian\n\n\n\nThe Ministry of Bees is responsible for the relationship between humans and all bee species. It is tasked by bees to safeguard the history of this age-old relationship\, and does so by producing polymorphous ethnographies. These ethnographies combine various media\, including video\, sound\, photography\, and writing in order to represent the world of bees to humans and promote Socialist Beekeeping practices. The Ministry aims to establish a framework for the future of this relationship in the context of climate breakdown – a future free from extractive practices and grounded in ancestral knowledge. You can visit the Apian Website here: www.apian.ch. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBee Panel\n\n\n\nOur beekeeping topic this month will be spring feeding. We’ll again have a panel of local beekeepers to discuss why you might want to feed in the early spring\, how to do it\, and what to expect. \n\n\n\nDoor Prize\n\n\n\nOur door prize this month is from BeesNTrees who have donated a package of bees. We handed out order forms for them last month and you can download you very own version here. \n\n\n\nBeesNTrees is in Hershey\, but if Bill gets enough orders he will bring the packages to us when they arrive. Please give your order forms and payment to Eric Schoefer or send them to us at info@phillybeekeepers.org \n\n\n\nWe meet at 7pm at St. James School. 🐝 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeeting passcode is ‘guildmeet’ URL:https://phillybeekeepers.org/ec_event/guild-monthly-meeting-third-thursday-3/ LOCATION:St. James School\, 3217 W Clearfield St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19132\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://phillybeekeepers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/APIAN_12.jpg GEO:40.0042445;-75.1826501 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St. James School 3217 W Clearfield St Philadelphia PA 19132 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3217 W Clearfield St:geo:-75.1826501,40.0042445 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T150000 DTSTAMP:20260310T203845Z CREATED:20260204T180401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T203845Z UID:10001291-1773568800-1773586800@phillybeekeepers.org SUMMARY:Wax Dipping your Equipment DESCRIPTION:Our friends at BeeWorks are running a wax dipping event for us on March 22. Wax dipping replaces most of the water in your wooden boxes with wax\, sealing it against the elements and creating a durable finish that preserves the natural look of the wood. It’s probably the best way to preserve your equipment and lasts longer than paint. \n\n\n\nAll Guild members are welcome to drive their NEW equipment up to BeeWorks and deal directly with Mike and Sarah. It’s about an hour and 45 minutes from Mt. Airy\, maybe a little nearer or further from you. Please call them at the number on the flyer with any questions. \n\n\n\nIf you’d like us to drive up there for you you can bring your equipment to the Equipment Workshop on March 15th. We’ll take it up\, get it dipped and bring it back. We will bring the dipped equipment to the Intro Class on March 29th and distribute it at around 3pm when the classroom session is over. If you can’t make it to that we’ll store your equipment at Awbury until you can pick it up. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is the address of BeeWorks if you want to go up there yourself.\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is the address of Awbury if you want to drop off your equipment on 3/15. URL:https://phillybeekeepers.org/ec_event/wax-dipping-your-equipment/ LOCATION:BeeWorks LLC\, 2320 Trumbauersville Rd\, Quakertown\, Pennsylvania\, 18951\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes,Partner Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://phillybeekeepers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T150000 DTSTAMP:20260313T190619Z CREATED:20260129T220604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T190619Z UID:10001289-1773568800-1773586800@phillybeekeepers.org SUMMARY:Equipment Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join us two weeks before packages start arriving to learn how to assemble your wooden langstroth hive and get things ready for your bees. \n\n\n\nThe workshop will be led by Eric Schoefer who also leads the Apiary Committee. Eric has been beekeeping for 15 years and a carpenter for more.  He makes most of his own beekeeping equipment from scratch\, including many different styles of hives (Langstroth\, AZ\, Top Bar\, Lazutin/Layens and other horizontal configurations). \n\n\n\nWe’ll be showing you the right way to assemble your boxes\, frames\, and whatever else you need help with. The class will focus on wooden Langstroth equipment but Eric will be glad to work with you on other types and configurations if you bring them with you. \n\n\n\nOur friends at BeeWorks LLC can supply you with high quality Amish made woodenware at fair prices. Supplies ordered for this event will be delivered and distributed at the event. You can also buy package bees or Nucs from BeeWorks with packages being available starting on March 27th or 28th. If you sign up we’ll send you what we suggest you purchase and how to do it (they don’t have full online ordering yet). Ordering from BeeWorks LLC is optional though. We’ll show you how to assemble whatever you decide to buy. \n\n\n\nWhile there are many choices of materials for bee hives\, this class will focus on traditional wooden equipment. We’ll show you how to properly glue and nail all your equipment for maximum durability and give everything a protective coat of paint. We will have paint on hand that you can take home with you. \n\n\n\nIf you order your equipment from BeeWorks LLC or bring stuff that you’ve bought elsewhere you can expect to go home with your boxes and some frames assembled and a lesson on how to paint and finish your hives. With a little homework you should have everything you need to install a package or a nuc when they’re available in a few weeks. \n\n\n\nWe’ll also demonstrate how to light and operate a smoker\, your options for protective clothing\, and some other nitty gritty. \n\n\n\nThe Class will take place at Dave’s secret apiary instead of Awbury. We’ll send you the address if you’re signed up for the class. URL:https://phillybeekeepers.org/ec_event/equipment-workshop/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://phillybeekeepers.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/drawn_comb-e1453140863524.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T210000 DTSTAMP:20260131T202821Z CREATED:20251222T141940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T202821Z UID:10001027-1772564400-1772571600@phillybeekeepers.org SUMMARY:Bee Chat First Tuesday DESCRIPTION:Bee Chat: The Space to Chit\, Chat\, Pipe\, and Buzz \n\n\n\nOn the first Tuesday of the month\, hang out in our virtual forum to talk about all things bees. From what’s blooming to who’s flying\, all questions and levels of experience are welcome here. We’re often fielding questions on feeding\, swarming\, pest control\, and harvesting depending on the time of year\, but also we’re sharing notes across our region. Feel free to bring your photos and observations about unusual behavior and climate impacts. \n\n\n\nA button to launch the Zoom session will appear here. If you don’t see it you should\, as if by magic\, fifteen minutes before the chat starts. The passcode will always be “beechat”. URL:https://phillybeekeepers.org/ec_event/bee-chat-first-tuesday/2026-03-03/ LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84028769904 CATEGORIES:Online Chat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://phillybeekeepers.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IMG_7564.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR