The 2026 ‘To Bee or Not to Bee: Introduction to Beekeeping Short Course’ is in the books.
We’d like to thank everyone who came out to learn about beekeeping, the Clark Sports Center for allowing us to host this course in the wonderful facility, and to the members who presented.
And also, thank you to the companies who donated items for the raffle.
It was a fun class this year, and we are looking forward to next year.
The Leatherstocking Beekeepers’ Association returns for our February meeting with a very special guest.
New York Apiarist, Anne Mills, will be our presenter for the evening with information on what New York State does for honey bees and the beekeepers’ who care for them. She will also be discussing the new and improved state registration page for beekeepers.
New York State requires all beekeepers to register their hives as part of tracking the spread of diseases such as American Foul Brood. Registering allows the state to send out notifications when this deadly fungus is discovered in the region.
Following the presentation will be the regular business meeting and a chance for members to mingle, discuss the bees, and more.
Refreshments will be available at 6:30 p.m., presentation to begin at 7 p.m. on February 26 at the Fenimore Farm and Country Village (formerly The Farmers’ Museum), at 5775 State Highway 80, Cooperstown.
New to beekeeping? Want to get a friend into beekeeping? The “To Bee or Not to Bee? Introduction to Beekeeping Short Course” will be held February 28 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Clark Sports Center. The course is taught by our very own knowledgeable and experienced members. Tickets are going fast so sign up soon at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-beekeeping-course-tickets-1978785272016?aff=oddtdtcreator
We’ll Bee seeing you there!
Winter is a time when the bees are huddled away, the flowers are dormant and the world endures the depths of winters cold. The best time to plan for the warm season, is now.
At this months meeting of the Leatherstocking Beekeepers’ Association learn about Pollinator Meadows with Daniel H. Waldron, Terrestrial Invasive Plants Information line Coordinator and Division of Lands and Forests – Invasive Species of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Learn what you can do to feed the bees and all the other pollinators that call the Northeast home.
The presentation will be followed by a regular business meeting.
The January meeting of the Leatherstocking Beekeepers’ Association will be held at 7 p.m. on January 28, 2026 at the Fenimore Farm and country Village, 5775 State Highway 80, Cooperstown.
We’ll Bee seeing you there.
