Karen Shade spoke to new and old beekeepers at an introductory level for our annual “Beekeeping 101” meeting. Access this meeting to learn more about getting started with beekeeping and learn from the other members on the meeting recording!
Read MoreOctober we hosted Dorothey Morgan from the Kentucky Queen Bee Breeders Association and Chasing Feral Honey Bees Association. She spoke about Winter and Spring Management of your colony and gave a nice presentation giving you options. Lots of information here in the video below!
Read MoreHive Inspections and Splits
We went out to Lara’s apiary in Fairdale and split a hive there using the OTS method. We will also hung a swarm trap to show you how to do this.
Read MoreOur March education session included information from Tim Hollins, KBA VP, on swarms and swarm traps. If you are interested in obtaining bees without purchasing them, here is your chance to learn how to do so.
Read MoreClaude Nutt, experienced beekeeper, went over late Winter and early Spring management of your honeybees with the club.
Read MoreAll the information you need from John Benham’s presentation on Catching Swarms with Bait Hives in order to build your own boxes and get free bees!
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