We are a group of beekeepers from the Peninsula and Middle Peninsula areas of Virginia. Members range from as far south as Hampton, to as far north as Middlesex, to as far east as Mathews and all points between. Our purposes are many:
*Enjoying the wonders of
nature
*Fostering the keeping, efficient management, and
preservation of honey bees
*Providing pollination for
local agriculture
*Informing members and our communities
of the ecological and economic benefits of honey bees
*Educating members in the science and techniques of
apiculture (Being "beekeepers" and not "bee-havers")
*Harvesting honey!
Regular meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of each month, from 7 PM to 9 PM, in the Fellowship Hall of St. Luke's United Methodist Church in Yorktown, VA.
For directions to St. Luke's click
here.
Come out and join
us!
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March Meetings and Events
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March 12th
Beginning Beekeeping Course - Day 1
THIS COURSE
IS FULL
March 17th
Monthly Meeting
March 19th
Beginning Beekeeping Course - Day 2
March 21st
York Co Horticultural Extravaganza
March 26th
Beginning Beekeeping Course - Day 3
March 28th & 29th
Williamsburg Home Show
Follow the "Latest News" link under the Main Menu for more information.
NewBees Corner
Information listed here is for the new beekeepers looking for guidance on what beekeeping chores are to be considered now:
For information on Spring Feeding - supplemental feeding of sugar syrup and/or pollen substitute check out this link: Michael Bush on Feeding
For information on Hive Reversing check out these links: Winter Feeding Success! Hive Reversal &
Checkerboarding
Long Lane Honey Bee Farms - Lesson 93