LBA members Richard Lercari and Mike Hoyt attended the amazing class on observation hives this past Saturday, July 19, at Betterbee in Greenwich, NY.
The class was led by the incredible Dr. David T. Peck, Director of Research and Education, formerly of Cornell University, with expertise in Neurobiology and Behavior; and by Anne Frye, Betterbee’s Head Beekeeper, teacher, and videographer, who became an EAS certified Master Beekeeper in 2002. Together they shared their wealth of insight and experience, making for an enriching experience for all.
With these teachers on hand, workshop participants had an enchanting day gaining insights into the fascinating life of bees and how observation hives work. Thanks to Betterbee’s wonderful educational staff they learned how to use the live observation hives as both a teaching tool and a unique way to keep bees at home, whether short-term or long-term.
Hands-on experiences, valuable discussion, and even a trip to the teaching apiary made this class a must for anyone interested in beekeeping! If you’re curious about the incredible world of bees and want to know how to incorporate observation hives into your life, this course is for you.
You can hear more about the class on Observation Hives this Thursday, July 25, 2025 at the monthly meeting of the Leatherstocking Beekeepers’ Association held at 6:30 p.m. in the classroom at the Fenimore Farm and Country Village, 5775 State Highway 80, Cooperstown.
We will have snacks, a honey tasting, and Lindsey Moroch of Kutik’s Everything Bees discussing commercial beekeeping.
