Tag: 2026
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Open Extraction
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. The cost will be $10/super, $5 if we keep the wax. Purchase tickets below for the number of…
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Summer Garden Party!
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!
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It’s not the humidity it’s the heat
The author reflects on the challenges of beekeeping in Philadelphia’s summer heat, emphasizing the importance of water for bee survival in high temperatures. Strategies for maintaining hive temperature, such as proper ventilation and hydration, are discussed. The post advises beekeepers on suitable protective gear and the necessity of staying hydrated during intense heat.
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PSBA Summer Picnic and Penn State Extension Bee Extravaganza!
Join us for an educational weekend about bees and beekeeping. Activities include hands-on demonstrations, the Pennsylvania State Beekeepers Association Summer Picnic, and sessions for all experience levels. The event runs from July 18 to 19, featuring various tracks and lunch provided. Registration costs $25 for Saturday, $35 for Sunday, or $60 for the whole weekend.
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Bee Fest at Fox Chase Farm
On June 13th, Fox Chase Farm will host Bee Fest, promoting awareness about the importance of bees. The event features educational tables, vendors, and presentations, and maybe honey extraction on site. It runs from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, offering volunteer opportunities and Guild credits for members.
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Guild Monthly Meeting – Third Thursday – Austin Martin
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…
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Guild Summer Solstice Picnic
Summer solstice picnic this month! Come out and celebrate the longest day of the year! We’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…
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Bee Sunday at Awbury
Bee Sundays at Awbury are returning, offering a family-friendly experience to interact with bees. Participants can don bee suits and engage in educational activities, taste honey, and visit farm animals. It’s free, but donations are welcomed. Completing an Apiary Waiver Form in advance is recommended for quicker access.
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Bee Sunday at Awbury
Bee Sundays at Awbury are returning, offering a family-friendly experience to interact with bees. Participants can don bee suits and engage in educational activities, taste honey, and visit farm animals. It’s free, but donations are welcomed. Completing an Apiary Waiver Form in advance is recommended for quicker access.
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Bee Sunday at Awbury
Bee Sundays at Awbury are returning, offering a family-friendly experience to interact with bees. Participants can don bee suits and engage in educational activities, taste honey, and visit farm animals. It’s free, but donations are welcomed. Completing an Apiary Waiver Form in advance is recommended for quicker access.