Updates

This month we welcome back Randy Oliver. For the past couple of years Randy has been working on breeding for mite resistant bees. He'll explain the process, what's involved and update us on his current progress. Last fall, Randy also conducted research on mite drift. He'll share what he's learned so far and explain his […]

Packaged bees will be available for pick up this Sunday, April 7 between 1:00 and 3:00 pm at BlueStone Meadow Farm, 2025 Carson Road, Placerville. Starting at 1:15 we will be demonstrating how to install a package into a top bar hive and at 1:45 and 2:15 be demonstrating installation into a Langstroth hive. If […]

This month we welcome back local biologist and beekeeper Randy Oliver. He'll be speaking on springtime in the apiary. You won't want to miss out on his recommendations for growing your colonies and honing your spring management skills. For the second half of our meeting club member Paul Watkins will be demonstrating our very cool, […]

We should know by noon Sunday if the Senior Center will be open. If the meeting is cancelled, we will email all members, as well as post on Facebook and our website. This month we welcome Kit Veerkamp from the El Dorado Master Gardeners who will be speaking to us on planting for pollinators. As […]

Our regular meeting day has been moved to the second Sunday of the month. This was by far the most popular choice from our survey of club members. The earlier day now allows us to hold meetings all 12 months of the year. The survey also provided board members with a range of topics that […]