Extracting Honey - Watch the Process
In this short video, Master Beekeeper Bill Hesbach reveals uncapping tips and tricks using a hot knife and a motorized radial extractor.
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Beekeeping in Hungary, by Edina Toth
Beekeeping is not just a hobby; it is a profound connection to nature that can span generations... Read full story by Edina Toth
Controlling Parasites in the Hive with Dr. Lewis Bartlett
Dr. Bartlett covers some of the frontiers in Varroa control research, spanning novel chemical treatments to bee breeding and colony...
Bee Talks Recap | August 2023
In this episode, we discuss what to do with old comb, CO2 Injection for varroa, the best smoker materials, and so much more...
Imperfect Comb and the Architectural Abilities of Honey Bees with Dr. Michael Smith
Dr. Michael Smith explores how honey bees adapt their building behavior when "perfect" cells are impossible to construct. Sign in to watch >
Pollen: A Biological Giant in a Microscopic Grain
Learn more about pollen - its characteristics, contents, purpose, and how bees collect and digest this incredible grain.
Bee Talks Recap | July 2023
We're back! In this episode, we discuss bears & electric fence-building, honey production, foul brood, swarm rates, hive setup, and more...
Quarterly Beekeeping Newsletter - Summer 2023
Summer beekeeping tasks, the power of sunlight, feeding with "bee tea", hive inspection, and more from guest writer Grai St. Clair Rice
Register to attend EAS 2023 Short Course & Conference
Attend the upcoming 2023 Eastern Apicultural Society Conference - July 31st - August 4th in Amherst, Massachusetts...
Bring Your Questions to Bee Talks
Have questions about something you've encountered in your beekeeping journey? Ask them at Bee Talks! We'd love to hear your voice and ideas
Saturday "Pop-up" Bee Yard Inspection
Stop by the Bee Yard tomorrow (Saturday May 6th) to watch us welcome new colonies to the yard and discuss orientation and flight path issues
Friday "Pop-up" Bee Yard Inspection
Our Saturday workshop has been cancelled due to weather, but if you'd like to stop by the Bee Yard Friday, we'll do a quick inspection and..
Bee Talks Recap | April 2023
We talk blooms, swarms, splits, and what your colonies should be looking like at this time of year...
Quarterly Beekeeping Newsletter - Spring 2023
As part of our mission to provide a common forum for beekeepers to share information and ideas, here is the first edition of our new...
Installing a Package of Bees - Watch the Process
In this short video, Bill installs a package of bees at the Boulder Knoll Bee Yard. Watch to view a quick demonstration, and join us...
Participate in the Bee Informed Loss and Management Survey
The survey allows us to document the level of colony loss experienced by U.S. beekeepers. Your participation in the survey is crucial to...
The Dynamics of Honey Bee Flight and Sexual Reproduction with Bill Hesbach
This in-person event explores the beauty and mystery of honey bee flight, then shows a queen's mating flight ...
Share Your Recommendations at Bee Talks
What's on your mind? Bring beekeeping questions and share your favorite products and reading recommendations with the group...
A Healing for Mankind: Honey, with Dr. Ferhat Ozturk
Dr. Ozturk outlines the use of honey as a longstanding therapeutic agent, and provides evidence-based information about the bioactivity...
Weather & Rescheduling
If there is inclement weather on the day of one of our Bee Yard events, we will reschedule and notify participants accordingly...
Bee Talks Recap | March 2023
We chat maximizing your honey production, swarm management, and what it's actually like to live with bees in your backyard...
Have Questions? Bring them to Bee Talks
Have something to share with the group? Bring your questions & ideas to Bee Talks for a chat with experienced pros...
What You Can Do to Improve Pollinator Health with Dr. Scott McArt
Dr. McArt speaks about all the stressors currently experienced by pollinators and what every one of us can do to help the situation...
Bee Talks Recap | February 2023
We talk mite wash agents, flow hives, reusing frames & equipment, walk away splits, moisture control, and using heaters on your hives...
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