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Advice From An Expert Extractor

November 16, 2019 By Maine Beekeepers

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Overwintering Healthy Bees

September 15, 2019 By Maine Beekeepers

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York County Extension, Beginner Bee School, Sep-Oct, 2019

September 7, 2019 By Maine Beekeepers

Through the York County Beekeepers Association, participants in this 5-week introductory beekeeping course will learn about: the honey bee colony, constructing hives, spring, summer and fall management, honey production, wintering hives, identification and control of brood diseases, and parasites and predators. Students will also have the opportunity to visit local hives for observation and hands-on experience.

When: Thursdays from 6:00PM – 8:30PM on 09/26/2019, 10/03/2019, 10/10/2019, 10/17/2019, 10/24/2019.
Instructors: Larry Peiffer, EAS Master Beekeeper, and former Vice President of the Maine State Beekeepers Association
Fee: $95 – includes beginning beekeeping textbooks, other materials, and a 1-year membership in the York County Beekeepers Association. A reduced fee of $45 applies to one of a pair of students who choose to share the text and materials ($140/pair).
Location: Springvale Public Library, 443 Main Street, Springvale, ME
Contact: FULL CLASS INFORMATION HERE.

EAS Conference Coming to Maine!

August 24, 2019 By Maine Beekeepers

The Eastern Apicultural Society (EAS) has officially named Maine as the host of its annual conference August 3-7, 2020.

More details at the EAS Website:

https://www.easternapiculture.org/images/Conference/2020/promotional_material/EAS_2020_flyer.pdf

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Featured Information!

YCBA “Beeseasonal Celebration” Potluck Social on December 11!

Updated Class Schedule!

YCBA CLYNK Fundraising!

Recent Updates

  • Advice From An Expert Extractor
  • Overwintering Healthy Bees
  • York County Extension, Beginner Bee School, Sep-Oct, 2019
  • EAS Conference Coming to Maine!
  • YCBA Meeting – May 20, 2020

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