Deborah Gideon, herbalist, Bee Blossom Botanicals
We hope you will join us.
January 4, 2011:
Vanishing of the Bees – movie screening.
This documentary takes a piercing investigative look at the economic, political and ecological implications of the worldwide disappearance of the honeybee. The film examines our current agricultural landscape and celebrates the ancient and sacred connection between man and the honeybee. The story highlights the positive changes that have resulted due to the tragic phenomenon known as “Colony Collapse Disorder.” To empower the audience, the documentary provides viewers withtangible solutions they can apply to their everyday lives. Vanishing of the Bees unfolds as a dramatic tale of science and mystery, illuminating this extraordinary crisis and its greater meaning about the relationship between humankind and Mother Earth. The bees have a message – but will we listen?
We will discuss the possible raise in dues amount from $4 to $5 as well as donating to the Heifer Foundation.
We will also have elections for the 2011 officers.
February 8, 2011:
How bees made me a better herbalist
Learn how to use herbs to enhance your honey and to use honey to enhance your herbs! I’ll be sharing samples and recipes of syrups, elixirs, honeys and more.
Presentation by our very own Deborah Gideon, herbalist, Bee Blossom Botanicals
March 1, 2011:
Dr. Theo Cherbuliez, American Apitherapy Society
Advanced Apitherapy by Dr. Theo Cherbuliez, American Apitherapy Society‘s vice president who previously served as president for 10 yrs.
April 5, 2011:
Spring Management by Carol Cottrill, EAS Certified Master Beekeeper and Eastern Apicultural Society representative for Maine State Beekeepers Association
April 26, 2011
Swarming and Swarm Traps Workshop
Sold Out (as of 4/19/2011)
converted plant pot swarm trap
Instructor: Erin Forbes, Master Beekeeper and President, Maine State Beekeepers Association
more information and reservations »
May 3, 2011:
Big and Little Pests and Diseases by Matt Scott, retired State of Maine Aquatic Biologist and re-founder of the Maine State Beekeepers Association.
May 21, 2011
Open Hive at Geoff Maclean in Scarborough
Directions to be disseminated on the members-only email list.
June 11, 2011
Open Hive at Liz Moran in Gray
Rain date: June 12th
Directions to be disseminated on the members-only email list.
July 16, 2011
Nuc Workshop
Saturday, July 16, 2011
1pm –4pm
163 Highland Cliff Road, Windham ME
For information and registration, click here.
Sunday July 17, 2011
Open Hive: David Puelle in Yarmouth
1 PM
Directions to be disseminated on the members-only email list.
August 7, 2011
Open Hive in Buxton at the Estes
Rain date: August 14th
Directions to be disseminated on the members-only email list.
