Tag: Philadelphia Guild
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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
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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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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
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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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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.