Tag: 2026
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Introduction to Honey Bee Microscopy
Join Robyn Underwood on August 8 for a hands-on exploration of bees and their pests, including varroa mites, small hive beetles, and wax moth larvae. Participants will use a dissecting microscope to examine these creatures and learn about bee health. No prior experience is needed for this engaging session.
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Urban Beekeeping – Apiary Session
The 2026 Urban Beekeeping Intro Class apiary session, where participants should wear sensible shoes and casual attire. Bee suits will be provided. The session will focus on observing bee colonies during peak nectar flow.
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Urban Beekeeping – Apiary Session
The 2026 Urban Beekeeping Intro Class apiary session, where participants should wear sensible shoes and casual attire. Bee suits will be provided. The session will focus on observing bee colonies during their peak growth, discussing swarm prevention and dynamics.
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Eve Bratman – Guild Monthly Meeting – Third Thursday
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…
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We Got the Trailer!
Last year the Guild received a Grant for extraction equipment from the PA Dept. of Agriculture. The project is nearing completion with the acquisition of a trailer for honey extraction that will serve as a certified honey kitchen. It features state-of-the-art equipment and aims to facilitate honey processing anywhere and any time.
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Therapeutic Beekeeping Program – Participants Needed!
Researchers from Temple University are seeking older adults for a pilot therapeutic beekeeping program linked to occupational therapy research. Aimed at enhancing mental well-being and social connections through nature, the program involves six guided sessions. No prior experience is necessary, and participation is voluntary
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Apian – Guild Monthly Meeting – Third Thursday
This month, the Philly Beekeepers meeting features Aladin Boroli presenting the Apian project, focusing on the relationship between humans and bees through diverse ethnographies. Our Beek panel will discuss spring feeding techniques. A door prize of bee packages from BeesNTrees is available to in person attendees.
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Mirza Tihic – Guild Monthly Meeting – Third Thursday
This month’s Door Prize for in person attendees will be a 3 lb package from Mark Antunes of Honey Hill Farm!!!! Mirza Tihic is a beekeeper and faculty member at Syracuse University in the College of Professional Studies and adjunct professor of entrepreneurship with the Department of Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises (EEE) at the Whitman…
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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.