Tag: beekeeping
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Amelia Mraz from Half Mad Honey – Guild Monthly Meeting – Third Thursday
Our November meeting will feature Amelia Mraz of Half Mad Honey. Details forthcoming. We meet at 7pm at St. James School. 🐝 Passcode is “guildmeet”
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Anne Frey from BetterBee – Guild Monthly Meeting – Third Thursday
Our October Meeting will feature Anne Frey who is the head beekeeper at BetterBee. We will have a fabulous door prize for those who attend in person. Details to be supplied soon. We meet at 7pm at St. James School. 🐝 Passcode is ‘guildmeet’
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Paul Niemczura and David Harrod – Guild Monthly Meeting – Third Thursday
Mite Bee Gone LLC is a local enterprise privately owned by Paul Niemczura that after 10 years of testing and development has registered a 100% natural Biopesticide for Varroa control that is easy to use and totally benign to your honeybees. Our secondary goal of sustainability is looking achievable as we meet the challenge of mass…
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No Guild Monthly Meeting – Third Thursday
Guild monthly meetings take place on the third Thursday of the month except in June when we have the Summer Solstice Picnic, September when we have Honey Fest and December when we have the winter solstice potluck. We will not meet at 7pm at St. James School in December. 🐝
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No Guild Monthly Meeting – Third Thursday
Guild monthly meetings take place on the third Thursday of the month except in June when we have the Summer Solstice Picnic, September when we have Honey Fest, and December when we have the Winter Solstice Pot Luck. Since it’s September we’ll see you at Honey Fest! 🐝
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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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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.