Updates

September Club Meeting: Stephen Repasky will speak via Zoom on Overwintering in Single Deeps. Learn about this alternative way to keep bees. What are the advantages? What are the challenges? Stephen Repasky is an EAS (Eastern Apicultural Society) Master Beekeeper, and owner of Meadow Sweet Apiaries in Pittsburgh, PA. He has been an officer, director, […]

We had a great party! Thanks everyone! Our most popular event is coming soon — our annual summer party. This year we will be at a beautiful outdoor venue with the rock-n-roll band The Double Shots, a catered BBQ Tri-tip meal, and some extras we’re still working on. This is a members-only event, and we […]

Summer in El Dorado means some super-hot days, dearth for the bees, and sometimes, supersedures of our Club’s rulers. Somehow it ended up me, Cindy Holmes, as your new President, with Sivia Van Gundy as Vice President. Jim Guilliams moves to Treasurer, and Debbie Katz will be Secretary. Our At Large board members will be […]

Our area's main nectar flow, the blackberry, is about to bloom! Are you ready? Supers on? Don't miss the flow...join our board of directors. We have three openings for next year's board, which runs July through next June. Board meetings are held once a month to plan activities and to take care of club business. […]

Here in El Dorado County bears are a given. It's only a matter of time before they come snooping around your apiary. Don't let your bees and your investment be destroyed! This month's meeting features our own John Havicon who will present on bear behavior and electric bear fences. John Havicon has owned and managed […]