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
Category: workshop / conference
Beekeepers Gathering Oct 2nd
Reminder: the West Kootenay Beekeepers' Monthly meeting is on this Sunday, October 2nd from 1pm to 3pm at 987 Bridgeview Road, Ootischenia. Everyone is welcomed to attend! We'll have the tea & coffee on as always...
2016 John Gates ‘Queen Rearing Course’
John Gates will be holding his queen rearing course again this year in Tappen, BC at Stagg's Sweetacre Apiaries. Course enrollment is only 20 students so if you are interested you must hurry; http://www.sweetacreapiaries.ca/john-gates-queen-rearing-course.html
Apitherapy Conference in Nelson
Beekeeper Yann has e-mailed me with information about an upcoming apitherapy conference that will be held in Nelson February 18 - 22. I have attached the conference overview and schedule below for anyone who may be interested; Nelson Apitherapy Conference Welcome Nelson Apitherapy Conference Schedule
Beekeepers’ Gathering on Sunday, Oct 4, 2015
Our monthly series of beekeepers' gatherings resumes this Sunday, October 4th from 1:00 to 3:00 at Flying Leap Farm, 987 Bridgeview Road, Castlegar. This is free and open to everyone from total newbies to those with decades of experience. Bring your questions and ideas; the tea & coffee will be ready. Look for the Kootenay Beekeeping Supplies sign in beautiful… Continue reading Beekeepers’ Gathering on Sunday, Oct 4, 2015
BCHPA – AGM
The Annual General Meeting of the BC Honey Producers Association will be held this year in Courtenay on the island. It is a four day event this year. Thursday 15 October will have an all day course and qualification exam for instructors of beginning beekeeping followed by the traditional wine and cheese social get-together. Friday… Continue reading BCHPA – AGM
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Workshops
The BCHPA is holding IPM workshops around the province this spring. The nearest one is in Cranbrook, but you might be visiting friends or family at another convenient location; BCHPA IPM Wkshps
East Kootenay Meeting and Workshop
Lance Cuthill has sent the following notice of a Hive Assembly Workshop to be held on Saturday, 25 April at the Cranbrook campus of The College of the Rockies from 9:00 to 16:00. The price is $169.00 but you will come away with some hive equipment and the knowledge for how to make more. At… Continue reading East Kootenay Meeting and Workshop
Spring Meeting – West Kootenays Beekeepers
The Spring meeting of the West Kootenay Beekeepers (the West Kootenay Division of the BC Honey Producers Association) will be Sunday, March 1st at Selkirk College's Castlegar campus. The meeting runs from 12 noon to 4:00, preceded by a meet & greet bag lunch in the cafeteria from 11:00. Bring your own food & drink;… Continue reading Spring Meeting – West Kootenays Beekeepers
BCHPA Anuual General Meeting
The BC Honey Producers Association AGM will be held this year at the Delta Airport Hotel in Richmond on September 25 -27.Thursday night (25th) starting at 7:00 PM will be the Wine and Cheese Social. Friday (26th) will have the Business Meeting with election of new officers followed by the Banquet with live and silent… Continue reading BCHPA Anuual General Meeting
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