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Open Hives

CCBA hosts open hives monthly from May-September. These provide a great opportunity for hands-on learning. Experienced beekeepers lead a guided inspection of a hive, demonstrating hive activities, splits, nuc making, mite treatment application and other essential tasks specific to the season. These are member-only events and we ask that you bring a veil. Directions to the host locations are sent out via Google group emails prior to the event. They usually begin at 10:00 AM.

Upcoming Open Hives:

September 14  Jonathan Mitschele  New Gloucester at 10:00 AM.   Topics will include,  doing what you can to ensure your hives are ready for winter, even if you are not.   Safe or sorry,  when and why to combine hives.   Determining mite levels when treating for mites with oxalic acid.   Light weight beekeeping, and anything else I or those present think of. Master beekeepers highly encouraged to attend!

 

August?     Volunteer to Host

July?      Volunteer to Host

Saturday, June 22, 10am till noon

Cooper Charolais Farm & Apiary
42 Montgomery Road, Windham, Maine 04062
This is always a great Open Hive especially for new Beekeepers. Multiple hives are opened by multiple beekeepers all at the same time. Makes for smaller groups, better visibility, and easier Q&A.

Past Open Hives:

Saturday, May 11, 2019

Jonathan Mitschele Hosting

Around dandelion bloom in New Gloucester. Duane Choquette has interesting approaches to beekeeping that he will talk about at the open hive. The Host will show  side-by-side two-queen hives in action and demonstrate his method of making splits.

June 23, 2018–Cooper Charolais Farm & Apiary
42 Montgomery Road, Windham, Maine 04062
This is always a great Open Hive especially for new Beekeepers. Multiple hives are opened by multiple beekeepers all at the same time. Makes for smaller groups, better visibility, and easier Q&A. Rain date June 24.

 

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