The summer solstice has passed, the days are shortening (not that we’ll notice for a few months), and the bees are hard at work. So are we beekeepers.

Come down to Cooperstown for the June meeting of the Leatherstocking Beekeepers’ Association to share your stories from the apiary, listen to the experience of other local beekeepers, and learn from our presenters.

This month the meeting will start out with a preview of the business meeting which will include discussion of the upcoming apiary visit, the annual picnic, seeking volunteers to man our booth at the Farmers’ Museum Harvest Festival, and discussion of the Most Appealing Hive Contest.

This will be followed by the educational presentations:

“Honey Harvesting” with Richard Lercari.
Mot of us beekeepers are eager to pull some of the sweet stuff out of the hive and share in our bees bounty. Richard will discuss the various aspects of the honey harvest, including the equipment needed.

“Summer Blossoms” with Liz Burroughs.
Our honey bees are a critical part of a much bigger ecological environment. To understand bee
activity you need to know how they interact with the ever changing seasonal foliage.

“The Value of Member Participation” with Stephanie Wardwell.
We have had a wonderful influx of new members. They are always encouraged to participate in
planning activities for the Association. Stephanie will discuss some of the benefits of being an
active member of YOUR Association.

Each presentation is followed by a question and answer session.

All members are invited to stick around for the business meeting after the educational portion. This is where you can make your voices heard while we discuss all the club business.

The meeting will be held June 27, 2024, at 7 p.m. at The Farmers’ Museum, 5775 State Highway 80, Cooperstown.

We’ll Bee seeing you there!