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:20260809T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T140000 DTSTAMP:20260507T232746Z CREATED:20260507T232742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T232746Z UID:10001368-1786276800-1786284000@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-7/ LOCATION:The Farm at Awbury\, 6336 Ardleigh St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19138\, United States CATEGORIES:Apiary ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://phillybeekeepers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-1-e1778196422431.png 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:20260808T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T170000 DTSTAMP:20260730T000436Z CREATED:20260730T000433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T000436Z UID:10001388-1786197600-1786208400@phillybeekeepers.org SUMMARY:Open Extraction DESCRIPTION:This will be our third open extraction event with the Honey Jawn! This event is intended for Guild members who have a few supers. We will extract into buckets and you’ll take your honey home with you. \n\n\n\nThe cost will be $10/super\, $5 if we keep the wax. Purchase tickets below for the number of supers that you would like to extract. It takes about 15 minutes per super with 5-10 minutes to scrape all the honey into your bucket when you’re done and we prepare the extractor for the next person. Bring one bucket per two supers. URL:https://phillybeekeepers.org/ec_event/open-extraction-3/ LOCATION:The Farm at Awbury\, 6336 Ardleigh St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19138\, United States CATEGORIES:Honey Kitchen ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://phillybeekeepers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/image-4.png 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:20260808T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T004123Z CREATED:20260307T162213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T004123Z UID:10001316-1786183200-1786190400@phillybeekeepers.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Honey Bee Microscopy DESCRIPTION:Whole bees\, varroa\, small hive beetle vs wax moth larvae\, and other things under a dissecting scope. \n\n\n\n\nJoin Robyn Underwood for a hands-on exploration of bees and their pests. Get up close and personal with pinned worker bees\, varroa mites\, small hive beetle and wax moth larvae\, and more. Use a dissecting microscope to understand why swiffer pads catch shb adults\, how to look for tracheal mites\, what is contained in bottom board debris\, etc. No previous experience required. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://phillybeekeepers.org/ec_event/introduction-to-honey-bee-microscopy/ LOCATION:St. James School\, 3217 W Clearfield St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19132\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://phillybeekeepers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/D0FE3AB7-7D4D-4FE4-BCB1-DAF21B5C1959.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:20260806T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T200000 DTSTAMP:20260716T201558Z CREATED:20260716T201554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T201558Z UID:10001383-1786032000-1786046400@phillybeekeepers.org SUMMARY:Teen Takeover at Love Park DESCRIPTION:Teen Takeover at LOVE Park is a free summer event series designed to provide Philadelphia teens and young adults (ages 13–21) with a safe\, engaging\, and welcoming space to connect\, have fun\, and access resources during the summer months. Hosted by Philadelphia Parks & Recreation in partnership with #TouchGrassPhilly\, the series transforms LOVE Park into a vibrant gathering place featuring music\, games\, food\, and opportunities for youth engagement. \n\n\n\nThe Guild will be on hand to share our love of bees and honey! URL:https://phillybeekeepers.org/ec_event/teen-takeover-at-love-park/ LOCATION:Love Park\, 1501 John F. Kennedy Blvd.\, Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\, 19102\, United States CATEGORIES:Partner Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://phillybeekeepers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/image-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T210000 DTSTAMP:20260131T202821Z CREATED:20251222T141940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T202821Z UID:10001032-1785870000-1785877200@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/2026-08-04/ 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:20260802T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T160000 DTSTAMP:20260729T235912Z CREATED:20260729T235908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T235912Z UID:10001387-1785672000-1785686400@phillybeekeepers.org SUMMARY:Open Extraction DESCRIPTION:This will be our first open extraction event with the new trailer. This event is intended for Guild members who have a few supers. We will extract into buckets and you’ll take your honey home with you. \n\n\n\nThe cost will be $10/super\, $5 if we keep the wax. Purchase tickets below for the number of supers that you would like to extract. It takes about 15 minutes per super with 5-10 minutes to scrape all the honey into your bucket when you’re done and we prepare the extractor for the next person. Bring one bucket per two supers. URL:https://phillybeekeepers.org/ec_event/open-extraction-2/ LOCATION:The Farm at Awbury\, 6336 Ardleigh St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19138\, United States CATEGORIES:Honey Kitchen ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://phillybeekeepers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_4144.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:20260801T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T140000 DTSTAMP:20260714T140853Z CREATED:20260714T140850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T140853Z UID:10001378-1785585600-1785592800@phillybeekeepers.org SUMMARY:Summer Garden Party! DESCRIPTION:The Guild will be on hand for the Summer Garden party at Awbury! Come out and see the goats\, frolic with the bees\, buy honey\, and shake a green thumbed hand! URL:https://phillybeekeepers.org/ec_event/summer-garden-party/ LOCATION:The Farm at Awbury\, 6336 Ardleigh St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19138\, United States CATEGORIES:Honey Sales,Markets & Festivals,Partner Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://phillybeekeepers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/image-1.png 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:20260726T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T140000 DTSTAMP:20260507T232506Z CREATED:20260507T232502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T232506Z UID:10001367-1785067200-1785074400@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-6/ LOCATION:The Farm at Awbury\, 6336 Ardleigh St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19138\, United States CATEGORIES:Apiary ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://phillybeekeepers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image.png 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:20260725T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T160000 DTSTAMP:20260724T122855Z CREATED:20260715T230512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T122855Z UID:10001379-1784980800-1784995200@phillybeekeepers.org SUMMARY:Open Extraction DESCRIPTION:This will be our first open extraction event with the new trailer. This event is intended for Guild members who have a few supers. We will extract into buckets and you’ll take your honey home with you. \n\n\n\nThe cost will be $10/super\, $5 if we keep the wax. Purchase tickets below for the number of supers that you would like to extract. It takes about 15 minutes per super with 5-10 minutes to scrape all the honey into your bucket when you’re done and we prepare the extractor for the next person. Bring one bucket per two supers. URL:https://phillybeekeepers.org/ec_event/open-extraction/ LOCATION:The Farm at Awbury\, 6336 Ardleigh St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19138\, United States CATEGORIES:Honey Kitchen ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://phillybeekeepers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_4144.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: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 END:VCALENDAR