Invasive pests are attacking our forests. Help PROTECT our trees! Learn how to RECOGNIZE and REPORT invasive pests in a FREE workshop. Open to the public! Professional development credits also available-CCHs, ISA CEUs, and SAF CFEs. Registration is REQUIRED but there is NO COST to attend. Light refreshments provided. Questions? Contact Elizabeth Barnes using the info below. Three different dates, Continue Reading

Mark Montag will talk about grafting queens at home in our June meeting. We plan to do a hands-on grafting workshop at Garry’s that following Saturday. 

For the Saturday workshop after the June meeting, we'll meet at Garry's to do some hands-on queen grafting. Bring your veils!

Beekeeping classes for all skill levels.

Gary Mullen will lead the topic on varroa mites! The varroa mite is a beekeepers biggest concern and 80% of colony failures can be attributed to the varroa mite. This is an important topic and one we hope you don't miss.

Jason Morgan will conduct multiple alcohol washes to get an accurate mite count on a beehive. We'll discuss each step as we walk through it together. Bring your questions!

Dr. Mike Bentz will be presenting the topic small hive beetle (SHB) and honey labeling guidelines. Two things that are timely as ever.