Keeping bees buzzing since 1949.
If you see a swarm and want a beekeeper to come remove them, please visit our Report A Honeybee Swarm page for more info on identifying and reporting swarms.
If you’d like to be notified to help capture swarms, visit our swarm catcher page and fill out the form to be added to the list!
This month we will have mini topics from four of our very own members – Get ready for some exciting discussion!
Monica Lo “Molo” and Tony Pizzelanti will discuss Getting the Most out of Mentorship. Our club is lucky enough to have a mentorship program … but are you getting the most out of it? This group discussion explores how to approach mentorship as an active partnership, not a passive experience. Whether you’re new to mentorship or looking to deepen an existing relationship, this session will teach you how to interact with intention and give participants a chance to share their real-life experiences. Molo is a Digital Analyst and Tony is a small animal and exotics Veterinarian and they are in their second year of beekeeping with Richmond Beekeepers Association.
Wondering how to Engage more Youth in Beekeeping? Doug Anderson has some ideas! Doug is a former club secretary and club President of Huguenot Beekeepers Association. Doug’s beekeeping philosophy is that beekeeping is local and you need to tailor your beekeeping style and methods to what works best for you and your beekeeping goals. He is a Master beekeeper and owner of Honey & the Hive.
Beekeepers often find themselves with an abundance of honey – so now you’re overflowing, and your family and friends are all honeyed out… now what? Kevin Seay will be sharing his experiences in transforming surplus to succulent Bourbon Barrel-aged honey! Come hear considerations, lessons learned, and try a sample! Kevin is a 3rd year beekeeper with a background in culinary arts and familial farming heritage.
We also will be having our plant swap this month, Wayne Surles will be bringing various selections from his garden to start us off, and everyone is welcome to bring seeds, fully potted plants and everything in between to swap and donate. There will likely be some bags, pots, etc to help facilitate but bring your own to be safe. This will happen in the parking lot before and after the meeting.
Swarm season will be here before you know it. If you’d like to catch a swarm or two you will need to fill out the swarm catcher sign-up form on the website. You will need to do this even if you signed up last year. You must be current on your RBA dues to be added to the list. Swarms are given out in the order I receive the forms. Sign up early to be at the top of the list.
Our club has 2 extractors that club members can borrow for harvesting honey! Please visit the Extractor Rental page for more info and to send us a request! Link here and in the menu at the top of the page!