Givin' a durn about bees since 2009
Tag: 2026
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Farm Show 2026
This year, PBG Apiary Committee Lead Eric Schoefer volunteered for the Pennsylvania State Beekeepers Association at the Farm Show, where he engaged in educational activities about beekeeping. He enjoyed various demonstrations and competitions. Despite the crowds, he found volunteering rewarding and encourages others to visit on weekdays for a more relaxed experience.
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Wax Dipping your Equipment
BeeWorks is hosting a wax dipping event on March 22, allowing Guild members to enhance their wooden equipment’s durability and appearance. Members can bring new equipment directly to BeeWorks or drop it off at the Equipment Workshop on March 15 for dipping. Finished items will be available on March 29.
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Do you have boxes to build?
The 4H club of Montgomery County is promoting a bee box assembly event on February 22. They’ve got a bunch of kids ready to hammer and glue but not many boxes yet. So, they are offering free assembly of bee boxes and frames. Fill out the form to express interest and you will be contacted…
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Lankenau – the bee friendly environmental high school
As part of the Philadelphia School District’s Facilities Master Plan Lankenau High School in Roxborough has been scheduled for closure. Lankenau is a strong supporter of beekeeping in Philadelphia. Please join the conversation and support keeping this vital resource open and thriving.
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Chester County Beekeepers Annual Beekeeping Conference
The CCBA Annual Beekeeping Conference is scheduled for March 28, 2026, at Penn State Great Valley Conference Center. The event features a main morning session, three concurrent afternoon sessions, and a vendor area with various beekeeping supplies, apparel, books, and gifts available for attendees.
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Beekeeping Job Openings
Our State Apiary Inspector has taken a new job! We’re going to miss Jeff but this change has created two seasonal beekeeping job openings: a Seasonal Beekeeper Assistant under Jeff and a State Bee Inspector position for Southeast Pennsylvania. Interested candidates should apply promptly.
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Equipment Workshop
Join us for a workshop led by Eric Schoefer focusing on assembling wooden langstroth hives. Participants will learn proper techniques for constructing hives, and receive guidance on painting and finishing hives. Additional demonstrations will cover smoker use and protective clothing options.
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Mead Making with Dr. Norris Childs – part 4
This four-class series, led by Norris Childs, introduces participants to mead-making, covering fermentation, aging, and finishing. Classes meet every other Saturday from April 4 to May 16, culminating in a shared bottle of mead. Attendees will learn in a unique honey house environment in Philadelphia. Norris has extensive mead-making experience.
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Mead Making with Dr. Norris Childs – part 2
This four-class series, led by Norris Childs, introduces participants to mead-making, covering fermentation, aging, and finishing. Classes meet every other Saturday from April 4 to May 16, culminating in a shared bottle of mead. Attendees will learn in a unique honey house environment in Philadelphia. Norris has extensive mead-making experience.
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Mead Making with Dr. Norris Childs – part 3
This four-class series, led by Norris Childs, introduces participants to mead-making, covering fermentation, aging, and finishing. Classes meet every other Saturday from April 4 to May 16, culminating in a shared bottle of mead. Attendees will learn in a unique honey house environment in Philadelphia. Norris has extensive mead-making experience.