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Author: Maureen Sullivan

The PSBA Buzz

2024 Bee Package Applications Available

Posted onDecember 31, 2023

PSBA provides vetted package suppliers the opportunity to sell to members. PSBA is accepting applications for businesses that would like to supply honey bees (nucs, […] Read More

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November 14th Potluck, Business Meeting and the Apiary Shed is ready for Spring.

Posted onOctober 30, 2023

Shed Cleanout/up Thank you to everyone who came out  to help us with the shed. Everyone got good and dirty, but the shed got clean. […] Read More

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Apiary Shed Clean Out After the Pandemic

Posted onOctober 5, 2023

Work Party – October 15   11AM-1PM We’ve got the bees settled for winter, now it’s time to tackle the shed.  The plan is to remove […] Read More

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Tuesday, September 26th in-Person site change, please note

Posted onSeptember 25, 2023

Due to a water main leak, the September meeting at the Graham Visitor’s Center has been moved to the Center for Urban Horticulture, in the […] Read More

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Overwintering Success with Winter Hive tactics

Posted onSeptember 20, 2023September 20, 2023

Please join Dawn Beck and Kathleen DeVilbiss this Saturday from 2pm to 4pm at the PSBA Apiary in the UW Arboretum. This is a hands-on […] Read More

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Volunteer for the King County CHOMP Festival at Marymoor Park, August 19th

Posted onAugust 9, 2023

Help PSBA with our last volunteer event of the summer! We need volunteers for both morning and afternoon shifts. Once you register, our volunteer coordinator […] Read More

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Last Two Lessons in the PSBA Apiary: late season assessment and winter prep

Posted onAugust 7, 2023August 7, 2023

Late summer and fall are critical decision times for your hives. Please join PSBA President and Master Beekeeper Dawn Beck in the Apiary Saturday the […] Read More

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2023 Final Backyard Beekeeper Beginner Class Offering

Posted onMarch 5, 2023

Magali Dieny Eaton, a Journeyman Beekeeper, is teaching our last Backyard Beekeeper Beginner Class this year on March 18 & 19 from 8:30 Am to […] Read More

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Washington State Legislature Bill 5253- Please read

Posted onMarch 21, 2021March 22, 2021

Legislation before the WSL early this week (March 22nd) will affect Washington state beekeepers’ protections against pesticide applications, dependent upon hive registration.  Beekeepers should read  […] Read More

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2021 Spring Backyard Beekeeping Class Offerings

Posted onFebruary 5, 2021

PSBA offers three Backyard Beekeeping classes this spring. Whether you’re a beginner preparing for your first year of beekeeping or looking for a refresher class, […] Read More

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