Join us for the first PSBA meeting of 2017! Please note the location for this meeting is at Center for Urban Horticulture, NOT at Graham Visitor Center. Details on our Event Calendar.
We’ll begin with an introduction to the Washington State Master Beekeepers Certification. Tracy Klein will start you off with the first lesson in the apprentice level, and be available later to tell you how you can continue your education and become and Apprentice Beekeeper!
Following the lesson there will be a short break, and then we’ll begin the 2017 PSBA Beekeeper’s Science Fair:
Schedule:
6:30 – Pre-meeting lesson
7:00 – PSBA Announcements and Science Fair
Science Fair Booths:
Danny Najera – Hive Monitoring and Hive Data Our ability to help better beekeeping depends upon collecting data and beekeeper participation. Come learn what PSBA is doing for in-hive monitoring and how you can help.
Kit Hiatt – Volunteering with PSBA Learn about volunteer opportunities and sign up to help PSBA achieve our mission! Sign up to help with apiary work parties, honey sales events, learning events (like field day!), swarm catching, speaking opportunities and more. Sign up and get involved with PSBA!
Tracy Klein – Winter Hive Management Learn tips and tricks for winter hive management and keeping your bees healthy over winter
Kathy Cox – Master Beekeeping Certification and PSBA Classes Come talk to Kathy and learn how you can become a certified Master Beekeeper! Kathy will tell you about the program, and how you can reach your apprentice level, simply by attending our meetings, or attending the beginning beekeeping class.
Nancy Beckett – Honey Vendor and PSBA swag Come get some of our delicious club honey! Buy a PSBA T-shirt and other goodies
Bruce Becker- Langstroth hive equipment and Tools Learn about the equipment and tools of the beekeeper. Come see demonstrations and ask questions about what is needed to provide a safe home for your bees.
Bee Package Vendors will be on hand if you are needing to order bees this year
And more…