Beaver Valley Area Beekeepers
Monday, November 5, 6:00 p.m. at the Sisters of St. Josephs, Baden. Fall Banquet.
For more information, contact Pattie Zyroll at 412-848-3506,
or email pattie.zyroll@elkem.com
Bucks County Beekeepers Association (BCBA)
Tuesday, March 13, at the Plumbsteadville Grange, Plumbsteadville.
Contact Gary Schongalla-Bowman at gschongalla@verizon.net for more information,
** (previous email) email ** or visit their
website
Central Western Beekeepers
Saturday, October 9, 7:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. at the Liberty Grange. Family Night Banquet. Contact Bob McMillin at 724-535-4460 or email
Centre County Beekeepers
Wednesday, November 16 Elections; social time; show and tell; Q&A, and pizza!
For more information on times, dates, and locations, please visit
www.centrecountybees.com, or call Sylvia at 814-777-6672.
Franklin County Beekeepers Beginning Beekeeping Course
Thursdays, March 8, 15, 22, 29, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the Franklin County Extension Office, located at 181 Franklin Farm Lane in Chambersburg. There will also be a field day at a local apiary on Saturday, March 24 or 31 (depending on weather). For additional information or to register, contact Penn State Cooperative Extension at 717/263-9226.
Lycoming County Beekeepers
Tuesday, October 12, 7:00 p.m. at the Montoursville Borough Hall. Topics to be discussed are Bee Viruses and Colony Health. For more information, contact Darryl Rebuck at 570-435-0445 or by email
Wayne County Beekeepers
Monday, November 14, 7:30 p.m. at Wayne County Park Street Complex, 648 Park Street, Honesdale. For more information, contact Dolores Motichka at 570-253-2203 or email.
Pennsylvania Farm Show
January 5-12, at the Farm Show Complex and Expo
Center, Harrisburg. An upcoming opportunity to volunteer your
time and share your knowledge. Further details on our Farm Show page.
Natural Beekeeping Symposium
Sunday, February 10, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at William Penn Charter School on 3000 West School House Lane, in the East Falls/Germantown section of Philadelphia.
See the press release at their website for more information and to purchase tickets.
Berks-Schuylkill Beekeepers - Beginner Beekeeping course
Saturday, February 16, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.at Berks Ag. Center.
$25 lunch and book included. Flyer with details
For more information contact Bill at 610-678-7630.
Beekeepers of Susquehanna Valley
Saturday, February 16, 7:00 p.m. at the Christ Memorial Episcopal Church, Danville. Email info@thebeeyard.org or visit
www.thebeeyard.org for more information.
Capital Area Beekeepers
Friday, March 15, 7:00 p.m. at the Farm Show Building Complex, Harrisburg, Room B (Second floor on East side, just inside the McClay Street entrance). Program: CABA Swarm Control Panel. For more information, contact Linda Purcell at 717-566-6327, or email
linda.sweetbee@gmail.com.
Beekeepers of Susquehanna Valley
Tuesday, March 19, 7:00 p.m. at the Christ Memorial Episcopal Church, Danville. Email info@thebeeyard.org or visit
www.thebeeyard.org for more information.
Monroe County Beekeepers
Wednesday, April 10, 7:00 p.m. at the Monroe Co. Environmental Education Center, Stroudsburg. For more information, contact Bob Armstrong at 570-620-9421 or email.
Susquehanna Beekeepers of NEPA
Friday, April 12, 7:00 p.m. at the Claverack Bldg., Montrose. Jim Barber & Dick Chapin – Explanation of regulations for apiary entries at Harford and Roundtable on pest control.
For more information, contact James Wood at 570-934-1166 or email jimnginw@epix.net.
Chester County Beekeepers
Saturday, April 13, 9:00 a.m. at the Stroud Preserve. Visit the CCBA website at www.chescobees.org for more information.
Beekeepers of Susquehanna Valley
Tuesday, April 16, 7:00 p.m. at the Christ Memorial Episcopal Church, Danville. Email info@thebeeyard.org or visit
www.thebeeyard.org for more information.
Montgomery Co. Beekeepers
Wednesday, April 17, 7:00 p.m. at the 4-H Center, Creamery.
Dr. Debbie Delaney – Managing Risk in Honey Production: from the hive to the pantry.
For For more information, contact Mark Antunes at 484-955-0768 or
honeyhillfarm@verizon.net.
Lancaster County Beekeepers
Wednesday, April 17 6:30 p.m. at the North Museum, Lancaster.
For more information, contact Jim Pinkerton at 717-653-5911 or
email.
Lehigh Valley Beekeepers
Thursday, April 18, 7:00 p.m. at the Lehigh County Ag.
Bldg, Allentown.
Feeding bees – options and methods around the year.
Contact Steve Finke at 610-737-7676 for more information.
Capital Area Beekeepers
Friday, April 19, 7:00 p.m. at the Farm Show Building Complex, Harrisburg, Room B (Second floor on East side, just inside the McClay Street entrance). For more information, contact Linda Purcell at 717-566-6327, or email
linda.sweetbee@gmail.com.
2 Cs and a Bee Beekeepers
Sunday, April 21, 2:00 p.m. at the 3rd Ward Firehall, Clearfield, Pa. More information at their website or by email.
Burgh Bees
Sunday, April 21, 4:00 p.m. at the Homewood Community Apiary –
6900 Block of Susquehanna St., Pittsburgh. Brews N’ Bees in the Burgh -
Come out to sample some locally brewed beers made with honey by Butler Brew Works,
Fatheads Brewery and Rivertowne Brewing...then suit up with an expert while they open a hive!
Cost: $25.00. For more information and to order tickets -
www.showclix.com/event/BrewsNBeesintheBurgh
York County Beekeepers - Tri-County meeting
Thursday, April 25, 7:00 p.m. in the Rhul Community Room, at the Penn State York Campus.
Making Short Mead with Sherry Fergesen.
For more information, contact Gail Leasure at 717-968-0911,
or by email
Northwestern PA Beekeepers
Saturday, April 27, 1:00 p.m. Our Lady of the Lakes, Catholic church social hall at 128 Sunset Drive, Edinboro, PA, 16412
For more information, email Tara Miller at beecharmer1@verizon.net.
North East PA Beekeepers
Wednesday, May 1, 7:30 p.m. at 32 Comm St., Honesdale.
Contact Charles Kinbar at purepahoney@gmail.com or call 570-497-6402.
Capital Area Beekeepers - Short Course for Beginning Beekeepers
Saturday, May 4 and Saturday, May 11. The course is geared toward the beginning beekeeper but will also benefit those with experience. Part I will be held on May 4 beginning at 8:00 a.m. at the Dauphin County Agriculture & Natural Resources Center, 1451 Peters Mt. Road, Dauphin, PA 17018. Part II will be held on May 11, noon at Dave Anderson’s Apiary, 7081A Colebrook Road, Palmyra, PA 17078. The cost for registration is $40, which includes a one-year membership in the Association.
For additional information, please contact Jim Hoover, 717 691-1413,
or email hooverdron@aol.com.
Monroe County Beekeepers
Wednesday, May 8, at the Monroe Co. Environmental Education Center, Stroudsburg. For more information, contact Bob Armstrong at 570-620-9421 or email.
Chester County Beekeepers
Saturday, May 11, 9:00 a.m. at the Stroud Preserve. Visit the CCBA website at www.chescobees.org for more information.
Susquehanna Beekeepers of NEPA
Saturday, May 11, 1:00 p.m. at the James Wood Apiary.
Field Day with Topic: Splitting a hive.
For more information, contact James Wood at 570-934-1166 or email jimnginw@epix.net.
Lehigh Valley Beekeepers
Thursday, May 16, 7:00 p.m. at the Lehigh County Ag.
Bldg, Allentown.
Bee-friendly Plantings.
Contact Steve Finke at 610-737-7676 for more information.
2 Cs and a Bee Beekeepers
Sunday, May 19, 2:00 p.m. at the Old Cambria Co. Extension Office Bldg., Ebensburg.
Topic: Small Hive Beetle.
More information at their website
or contact Helen Evans at 814-472-7637 or email.
Montgomery Co. Beekeepers
Wednesday, May 22, 7:00 p.m. at the 4-H Center, Creamery.
Dr. David Tarpey – This nationally respected honey bee expert will speak via an internet connection
about the African Small Hive Beetle
For For more information, contact Mark Antunes at 484-955-0768 or
honeyhillfarm@verizon.net.
York County Beekeepers
Thursday, May 23, 7:00 p.m. in the Rhul Community Room, at the Penn State York Campus.
Plant – Bee Relationships with James Gillis
For more information, contact Gail Leasure at 717-968-0911,
or by email
Susquehanna Beekeepers of NEPA
Saturday, June 1, 1:00 p.m. at the James Wood Apiary.
Check on split hives from Field Day.
For more information, contact James Wood at 570-934-1166 or email jimnginw@epix.net.
North East PA Beekeepers
Wednesday, June 5, 7:30 p.m. at 32 Comm St., Honesdale.
Contact Charles Kinbar at purepahoney@gmail.com or call 570-497-6402.
Monroe County Beekeepers
Wednesday, June 12, 7:00 p.m. at the Monroe Co. Environmental Education Center, Stroudsburg. For more information, contact Bob Armstrong at 570-620-9421 or email.
Susquehanna Beekeepers of NEPA
Friday, June 14, 7:00 p.m. at the Claverack Bldg., Montrose.
Topic: Apiary By-products with Frank Licata.
For more information, contact James Wood at 570-934-1166 or email jimnginw@epix.net.
Northwestern PA Beekeepers
Saturday, June 15,
Bee Yard Experience.
For more information, email Tara Miller at beecharmer1@verizon.net.
Heartland Apicultural Society Annual Conference
Thursday-Saturday, July 11-13, at Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville, TN.
Details at the HAS website
PSBA Summer Picnic
Saturday, August 10, at the
Morris Arboretum,
Philadelphia, Pa. The picnic is being hosted by the Montgomery County Beekeepers’ Association.
Additional information to be posted as it becomes available.
Ag Progress Days
Tuesday thru Thursday, August 13-15, at at the Russell E.
Larson Agricultural Research Center, Pennsylvania Furnace, Pa.
Details
PSBA Annual Conference
Friday and Saturday, November 8 & 9, at the Best Western
Inn/Country Cupboard, Lewisburg. Additional information
will be posted as it becomes available.
