Next Meeting?
Debra Langley-Boyer, Choosing the right Hive type
Monday, February 13th, 2023, 6pm to 8pm
To join virtually use:
TBA
Where?
Swantown Inn, The Grand Victorian Ballroom
1431 11th Ave SE, Olympia WA
Parking?
Swantown Inn has limited car park space, but plenty of parking around the corner on Central. Only park up the drive if you have mobility issues. Please follow directions of parking attendant.
6:00-6:30 pm – General Business, Officer and Chair reports
6:30-7:30 pm – Guest Speaker, with discussion.
Presentation outline:
• Introduction
• What bees need
• What Beekeepers need and want
• Short look at variety of hives
• Langstroth -AZ – Top Bar
• Warre – Cathedral -Layens
• Others -Apimaye, Flow
• Some Questions during talk
• Pros and Cons of each hive
7:30-8:00 pm – Social Gathering, feel free to bring a dessert, drink or the like. Bonus if it is honey related (Mead or Honey Baked items).
Murder Hornets! Did we get your attention?
Where?
Thurston County Fairgrounds
3054 Carpenter Rd SE
Lacey, WA 98503
When?
Monday September 12th 2022
Heritage Hall – It’s the main building to the right, as you enter the main gate.
Guest speaker: Cassie Cichorz from Washington Department of Agriculture, Plant Protection-Pest Program for an update on the Northern (Asian) Giant Hornet.
See their website for the latest: https://agr.wa.gov/departments/insects-pests-and-weeds/insects/hornets/citizen-science/adopt-a-wasp
NOTE: The Fall Apprenticeship Class is now full. Class starts September 21st. You should have received an email from education@olympiabeekeepers.org
If you are somewhat new to beekeeping, want to start beekeeping, or want to refresh your knowledge and skills about beekeeping, the Apprentice Level course is for you!
This course will be held on Zoom from September 21 through November 16, Wednesday evenings at 6 pm. A hands-on and in-person session will be scheduled during the course as well.
The course fee is $35, which includes a $10 tuition and $25 for a 2022 membership to Olympia Beekeepers Association.
We still need more volunteers for the association’s Bee Booth.
Shifts are 4 hours. It includes admission to the fair. Note that we are not picky volunteers can cross over standard shifts. Email vicepresident@olympiabeekeepers.org to get yourself added to the schedule.
10-2pm: Nathan Allan and Family
2-6pm: Pam Binder
6-9pm: David Bruun
Fair closes at 9 pm
10-2pm: Steven Walker and Family
Pam Binder (1:00 – 4:00)
2-6pm: Jeff & Jennifer Simmons
6-9pm: Stefanie Booth
Fair closes at 9 pm
10-2pm: David Bruun
2-6pm: Tam Clark
6-10pm: Pam Binder, Jennifer Harte (New Member)
Fair closes at 10 pm
10-2pm: Lisa Borchert + Hub (New Member)
George and Jess (12-4pm)
2pm -6pm: Nicholas Peters (New Member)
6-10pm: Doug Stolhand
Fair closes at 10pm
10-2pm: David Bruun
2-6pm: Doug Stolhand
6-8pm: Pam Binder
Fair closes at 8 pm
