Beginner Beekeeping courses are starting up again for 2018. 1. East Kootenay - Cranbrook. Lance And Bobby Cuthill will run their usual course; BCHPA INTRODUCTORY BEEKEEPING COURSE 2 Full Classroom Days Feb 24/25 1 Field Day working with Honey Bees date to be announced BC Honey Producers Certified Instructor Class size limited to 12 persons… Continue reading Upcoming Beginner Courses
Category: Useful Information
First Meeting of 2018
Happy New Year! The West Kootenay Beekeepers will have their first meeting of 2018 on Sunday, 7 January at Paul Taylor's place, 987 Bridgeview Road in Lower Ootischenia. We will gather at the usual time of 13:00 to 15:00. Bronwyn will have her computer and projector set up to share some of the more popular… Continue reading First Meeting of 2018
East Kootenay Beekeepers Fall Educational Meeting
Got the following e-mail from Lance Cuthill; East Kootenay Beekeepers Fall Educational Meeting WHEN: October 21 – 1:00pm to 4:00pm WHERE: Cranbrook Library – Manual Arts Room WHO: Beekeepers & Interested Persons COST: $5.00 – Coffee Provided BRING: Paper, Pen & Items for Sale START 1:00 pm WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS 1. Report from… Continue reading East Kootenay Beekeepers Fall Educational Meeting
Current Neonic Information
An interesting article and video on a recent Neonic study; https://beta.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/scientists-say-no-longer-any-doubt-about-impact-of-pesticides-on-bees/article36295969/?ref=https://www.theglobeandmail.com&service=mobile
Annual Spring Bee Health Survey
Got the following e-mail from Paul van Westendorp today. Please take a few minutes to fill it in. It is totally anonymous but will greatly help in producing the national picture as how our bees are doing. "Dear BC Beekeeper, The Apiculture Program is carrying out its annual Spring Survey again. Please click the direct… Continue reading Annual Spring Bee Health Survey
Need sugar for spring feeding?
Beekeeper Fred has sent in an e-mail to say that Kootenay Market in Castlegar has sugar on sale at 10 kg for $9.99.
Super Early Bird AGM Registration
It seems a bit ludicrous to think about the BCHPA AGM in October when we just had the semi-annual this past weekend. However this could save you some money, like $60. Our VP, Jeff Lee, is doing some awesome work at bringing in speakers, and in Kamloops on Saturday, the main presentation by Michael Palmer… Continue reading Super Early Bird AGM Registration
Another method to apply oxalic acid
At our February 5 meeting, beekeeper Brian mentioned the Randy Oliver article about applying oxalic acid dissolved in glycerin and soaked into blue shop towels. This provides a third method to use oxalic acid to control Varroa mites in addition to the drizzle and vapourization methods. Below is the link to the article on Randy… Continue reading Another method to apply oxalic acid
Upcoming Beginner Beekeeping Courses
In the "Upcoming Events" column on the right, you can see the dates and locations of 3 beginner beekeeping courses that are starting soon. 1. The first to start on February 19 is the West Kootenay Beekeepers Beginners Course being held in Castlegar. Registration is through Selkirk College; http://selkirk.ca/ce/courses/recreation-leisure/nature 2. The second course starting on… Continue reading Upcoming Beginner Beekeeping Courses
West Kootenay Beekeepers Meeting
The next meeting of the West Kootenay Beekeepers is coming up on Sunday, Feb. 5th from 1 to 3 at Flying Leap Farm, 987 Bridgeview Road in beautiful downtown Ootischenia. These gatherings are open to everyone, whether they're just starting out or have been keeping bees for decades. Bring all your questions and ideas --… Continue reading West Kootenay Beekeepers Meeting
