2024 Introduction To Beekeeping Class Scheduled
Classes and Events
Bee Prepared… for winter
Our bees have worked hard all summer long and now the time of cold is almost upon them. Learn how we as beekeepers can help our girls to survive the winter ahead with the Leatherstocking Beekeepers’ Association.
The first presentation will be “Getting hives ready as they head into winter” with Richard Lercari discussing the physical prep of the hive for the cold months ahead. Following will be a cautionary commentary on (expired) bee treatments for both the beekeeper and the bees with Richard Burroughs.
Club president Mike Lyons will then host “Responsible beekeeping practices” an open forum about the LBA mission.
All are welcome to visit, learn, and get bee questions answered.
The Leatherstocking Beekeepers’ Association will be meeting Thursday, October 26 at 7 p.m. at The Farmers’ Museum, Cooperstown.
Spots Open For Apiary Workshop
Beekeepers young and old, new and experienced are invited to a guided workshop at the Apiary of Walt Heinrichs, former president of the Beekeepers’ Association, in Schenevus at 10 a.m. on July 15.
Each participant will work with an experienced beekeeper on the essential skill to keep beekeeping fun. We will practice opening and inspecting a hive, learn to recognize a brood pattern, capped honey, drones, find the queen, and how to work with the bees for everyone’s benefit.
RSVP required. Bring your beekeeping supplies including a veil, suit/jacket, gloves, closed top shoes, hive tool, and a smoker with fuel. There will be limited supplies available on site.
E-mail club secretary Richard Lercari at honeyChef3@gmail.com to RSVP or for more information.
