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Spring is buzzing and so are we.

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Spring is here, the bees are buzzing and hopefully our new Bees have ordered their bees.

But what do you do when you’ve got them?

Stop by this months meeting of the Leatherstocking Beekeepers’ Association to meet fellow beekeepers, share stories from the apiary, learn what to do if you find a swarm, and learn all about what to look for during the first inspection of those new colonies.

After the educational portion we will hold the club business meeting where we will be electing club officers such as the secretary, treasurer and the vice president. This meeting and elections are open to the membership.

This meeting will take place at 7 p.m., Thursday, April 25 at The Farmers’ Museum, Cooperstown.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Club members Stephanie Wardwell, Larissa Ryan, Jennifer Bowen, Kirill and Oskar Grechkin, and Steve Davis were on hand for the 2024 Earth Day Festival at Milford Central School. (Not pictured Maria Ilina and Richard Lercari)

Set up a new hive, and learn why this one died this month with the LBA.

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These bees looked to be healthy, other than being dead. Find out what happened at the next meeting of the Leatherstocking Beekeepers’ Association.

This month learn all about setting up that first hive, featuring a hands on demonstration on installing packages and nuclues colonies with Richard Lercari.

Then Steve Davis will present on his Dead Out inspection at an LBA members bee yard. Learn about the difficulties bees face going into winter, the hazards of the transition between winter and spring, and what we can do as beekeepers to help.

Annual dues are also due by the end of the month. $10 for an individual or $15 for a family. Attend the monthly meeting, get access to the clubs honey extractor, and learn from experienced local beekeepers.

Members who attend this meeting will be entered to win a nucleus colony from Kutick’s Everything Bees to get started with this Spring.

In other business we will also be holding our elections for club officers, including the office of the president. So bee there or bee square. 

The monthly meeting of the Leatherstocking Beekeepers’ Association will be held Thursday, March 28 at 7 p.m. at The Farmers’ Museum in Cooperstown.

LBA Annual dues due by March 31

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February is nearly over done and the bees will be getting ready for spring.

Members of the Leatherstocking Beekeepers’ Association can ensure that they are ready for them by attending the monthly meetings, featuring educational presentations, the chance to connect with other local beekeepers, and access to the honey extractor (by reservation). Stop by at 7 p.m. on the 4th Thursday of each month at The Farmers’ Museum, Cooperstown to find out what you can do for your bees and what the club can do for you.

Annual memberships are due by March 31. Dues are $10 for an individual and $15 for a family. Checks may be sent to:

The Leatherstocking Beekeepers’ Association
PO Box 374,
Cooperstown, NY 13326