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Beehive Deep Dive & Learn (12:00 - 2:00PM)

When:
Saturday, May 11, 2024, 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada) (UTC-08:00)
Where:
The Lafayette Community Garden and Outdoor Learning Center
3932 Mount Diablo Blvd.
Lafayette, CA  94549
Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Roger F Billeci
Category:
Mini Bee Day
Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
No Fee

Date:   Saturday, May 11th  


Time:  12:00PM - 2:00PM

Title:   Mini Bee Day / Regional Group Meeting (Live … In Person, At The Lafayette Community Garden and Outdoor Learning Center!)

Address:  3932 Mount Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, CA 94549


  • Register online by logging-in to the website, clicking on “Event Calendar”, click on the May 11th Beehive Deep Dive & Learn event link, and then the “Register Now” button (on the right side of the webpage).  Please note, you must be logged-in to the MDBA website under your account ("Member Login") to complete attendance registration.

  • Please park at the far east end of the parking lot.

  • If you have any problems or need any assistance, please email Roger Billeci - vpmembered@diablobees.org 


Mark your calendar and bring your questions!  Member Education invites you to participate “live” on Saturday, May 11th, at 12:00PM to kick off the fourth Beehive Deep Dive & Learn session of the 2024 beekeeping season!  Hosted by experienced MDBA beekeepers, this is your opportunity to learn “in person”:


TOPIC:  SWARMS, SPLITS, AND GETTING READY FOR SUMMER

  • How to assess your colonies’ growth to manage swarms.

  • What is a split and how do I split my colony?

  • How to assess your colonies’ to see if they’re ready for harvesting honey.

  • What treatment techniques can be used to stay ahead of the varroa mite?

  • Describe concerns / seek advice re: your colonies in late spring / early summer.

  • Discuss important steps that can be taken to prepare your colonies for summer.


Special focus will be on new (years 1 - 4) beekeepers getting started. This Beehive Deep Dive & Learn session will examine what's happening in MDBAs community hives to assist you in managing your colonies as we begin transitioning to the summer months!  Remember: there is no stupid question when it comes to beekeeping! It's a continual learning process.