Happy New Year Everyone! Just a quick reminder that our next meeting will be Sunday, January 8, 2023 at the Robson Hall (3067 Waldie Ave, Robson, BC). As per usual, we will meet at 12 pm for lunch and chat, with the meeting proper beginning at 1 pm until 3 pm (with time for questions… Continue reading January Meeting
Author: Bronwyn
December “Meeting”
We will not have a regular meeting in December. Instead we will, as we have done pre-Covid, resume our pre-Christmas candle making workshop. In the past, Paul Taylor would graciously host us at his place. This year Leana, at Honey House Beekeeping Supplies, has offered to run the workshop at her place in Glade. So.......… Continue reading December “Meeting”
BC Tech Transfer Production Survey
Please share with beekeepers in British Columbia! If you are a beekeeper based in BC, you are invited to participate in the Economic Sector Analysis of the beekeeping industry in British Columbia. The objective of this project is to better understand the economic and financial prospect of the beekeeping industry. This project has been funded… Continue reading BC Tech Transfer Production Survey
Canadian Wildlife Federation Certification
For all of the Gardeners in our midst, the Canadian Wildlife Federation is collecting information on Garden Habitats. These areas come in all shapes and sizes! From a balcony container garden for pollinators to a forested acreage for our larger member of the animal community. Check out the CWF online registration form here: https://cwf-fcf.org/en/explore/gardening-for-wildlife/action/get-certified/ Or… Continue reading Canadian Wildlife Federation Certification
Climate change and Native pollinators
New study links heat waves to decline in bumblebee populations. Emily Chung writes about study published in latest edition of Science journal for her CBC article.
No meeting Sunday, June 2, 2019
Just a reminder that we will NOT be meeting tomorrow because we have our wind up BBQ and field day at Dave and Pat’s at the end of the month. Look forward to seeing everyone there.
!!MARCH MEETING (TOMORROW) CHANGE OF VENUE!!
Due to illness, our meeting location has changed to the "large meeting room" at the Castlegar Library. This is in the basement. It can be accessed via the stairs near the librarian counter, or outside via a sidedoor on the right (stairs with an available chairlift). Date and time remain the same, just a location… Continue reading !!MARCH MEETING (TOMORROW) CHANGE OF VENUE!!
Development of a Pest Management Plan
For those of you who missed this week's paper, attached is a pdf of the application by Drinkwater Environmental Services to develop a pest management plan for the Southern Interior. They are asking for feedback by Friday, February 22, 2019. We will be discussing this issue at the February meeting. Pest Management Plan NoticeDownload
Queen Rearing in Burnaby
This spring over the May long weekend Hives for Humanity is pleased to offer a 3 day, hands on queen rearing workshop in the lower mainland. Phil Laflamme will instruct this workshop with assistance from Hives for Humanity's queen rearing team. Phil has 40 years of queen rearing experience in varied locations such as Alberta,… Continue reading Queen Rearing in Burnaby
Bees in Lithuania
Are Lithuanians obsessed with bees? - BBC Travel Will Mawhood writes about bees in ancient Lithuanian culture and the enduring effect our favourite creatures have today. Photo: Rambynas/Getty Images "Lithuanians don’t speak about bees grouping together in a colony like English-speakers do. Instead, the word for a human family (šeimas) is used. In the Lithuanian… Continue reading Bees in Lithuania
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