Meetings 2017
Meeting Location
At Denver Police Station District 1
1311 W 46th Ave (east of W. 46th Ave and Pecos)
Denver, CO 80211
unless specified otherwise
At Denver Police Station District 1
1311 W 46th Ave (east of W. 46th Ave and Pecos)
Denver, CO 80211
unless specified otherwise
January
January 17, Tuesday, 7-9pm
It's still winter -- what to watch with your hives
It's still winter -- what you have read, good websites for beekeeping
Repairing and preparing equipment for the season
How many bees do you think you have for 2017 (and next steps)
Special speaker, special meeting -- Ross Conrad, Wed. March 8
Meeting topics for 2017
Memberships
Roundtable questions
Denver Police Station District 1 (where we were in 2015)
1311 W 46th Ave (east of W. 46th Ave and Pecos)
Denver, CO 80211
February
February 21, Tuesday, 7-9pm
Topics:
It's still winter -- what to watch with your hives
How many bees do you think you have for 2017
Hive placement
Repairing and preparing equipment for the season (bottom board demo!)
Special speaker, special meeting -- Ross Conrad, Wed. March 8 (Books available, $35)
Meeting topics for 2017
Swarm program and list
Memberships
Roundtable questions
Denver Police station 1
1311 W 46th Ave (east of W. 46th Ave and Pecos)
Denver, CO 80211
March
SPECIAL EVENT -- Wednesday, March 8, 7pm
Ross Conrad (yes, Bee Culture columnist and author of Natural Beekeeping...)
Natural Beekeeping in the Age of Neonicotinoid Pesticides and Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) - Ross will address how beekeepers can cope with the current state of honey bees and beekeeping in North America through proper nutrition; non-toxic, organic and treatment free ways to control Varroa mites, Small Hive Beetles, and Wax Moths; and drug-free ways to keep colonies healthy in the face of high virus loads, American Foul Brood, Nosema and CCD symptoms.
Ross Conrad is a former president of the Vermont Beekeepers Association, a writer for Bee Culture Magazine, and author of Natural Beekeeping: Organic Approaches To Modern Apiculture, 2nd Edition. His human-scale beekeeping business Dancing Bee Gardens sells honey and bee related products directly to friends, neighbors, and the local community. www.dancingbeegardens.com
Copies of Ross' book will be available of purchase and signing, and he also will sign copies brought by attendees.
To offset the costs of hosting Ross, a small donation by attendees will be encouraged.
Denver Police Department District 1 station
1311 W 46th Ave (east of Pecos on W. 46th Ave)
Denver, CO 80211
March 21, Tuesday, 7-9pm
Topics:
How many bees do you still think you have for 2017
Questions on packages and new nucs (installation, monitoring, etc.)
The Bee Buddy program, and list
Flow hive demo
The Swarm List
Meeting topics for 2017
Memberships
Roundtable questions
Denver Police station 1
1311 W 46th Ave (east of W. 46th Ave and Pecos)
Denver, CO 80211
April
April 18, Tuesday, 7-9pm
Topics:
Agenda TBD
Denver Police station 1
1311 W 46th Ave (east of W. 46th Ave and Pecos)
Denver, CO 80211
May
May 16th, Tuesday, 7-9pm
Agenda TBD
June
June 13, Tuesday, 7-9pm (note: different week)
Topics:
Discussion of Recordkeeping practices
Review of the Swarm List
Preparing for the honey flow, discussion of approaches
Hive Inspection program
The Bee Buddy program, and list
Roundtable questions
Denver Police station 1
1311 W 46th Ave (east of W. 46th Ave and Pecos)
Denver, CO 80211
July
July 18, Tuesday, 7-9pm
Topics:
Bee stings, allergies, and immune response -- what to know, what to do
Understanding mite control and population growth dynamics
Preparing for a honey harvest
Review of the Swarm List
The Bee Buddy program, and list
Roundtable questions
Denver Police station 1
1311 W 46th Ave (east of W. 46th Ave and Pecos)
Denver, CO 80211
August
August 15, Tuesday, 7-9pm
Topics:
Member presentations (2) -- what topic would you like to present / share / lead a discussion on (please RSVP)
Preparing for a honey harvest
Extraction topics: use of the extractor, and upcoming hands-on session
Preparing for winter
The Bee Buddy program, and list
Roundtable questions
Denver Police station 1
1311 W 46th Ave (east of W. 46th Ave and Pecos)
Denver, CO 80211
September
September 19, Tuesday,7-9PM
Topics:
Special presentation -- Michele Colopy, Program Director, Pollinator Stewardship Council, www.pollinatorstewardship.org
"Pesticides wintering in your hives"
Preparing for winter
The Bee Buddy program, and list
Roundtable questions
Denver Police station 1
1311 W 46th Ave (east of W. 46th Ave and Pecos)
Denver, CO 80211
October
October 17, Tuesday, at 7PM
Topics:
Bee stings, allergies, and immune response -- what to know, what to do
Honey tasting (bring yours if you would like to share!)
Preparing your hive for winter
Roundtable questions
Denver Police station 1
1311 W 46th Ave (east of W. 46th Ave and Pecos)
Denver, CO 80211
November
Agenda TBD
December
Agenda TBD
Questions? Please contact denverbeeclub@gmail.com.
Discussion of Recordkeeping practices
Review of the Swarm List
Preparing for the honey flow, discussion of approaches
Hive Inspection program
The Bee Buddy program, and list
Memberships
Roundtable questions
January 17, Tuesday, 7-9pm
It's still winter -- what to watch with your hives
It's still winter -- what you have read, good websites for beekeeping
Repairing and preparing equipment for the season
How many bees do you think you have for 2017 (and next steps)
Special speaker, special meeting -- Ross Conrad, Wed. March 8
Meeting topics for 2017
Memberships
Roundtable questions
Denver Police Station District 1 (where we were in 2015)
1311 W 46th Ave (east of W. 46th Ave and Pecos)
Denver, CO 80211
February
February 21, Tuesday, 7-9pm
Topics:
It's still winter -- what to watch with your hives
How many bees do you think you have for 2017
Hive placement
Repairing and preparing equipment for the season (bottom board demo!)
Special speaker, special meeting -- Ross Conrad, Wed. March 8 (Books available, $35)
Meeting topics for 2017
Swarm program and list
Memberships
Roundtable questions
Denver Police station 1
1311 W 46th Ave (east of W. 46th Ave and Pecos)
Denver, CO 80211
March
SPECIAL EVENT -- Wednesday, March 8, 7pm
Ross Conrad (yes, Bee Culture columnist and author of Natural Beekeeping...)
Natural Beekeeping in the Age of Neonicotinoid Pesticides and Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) - Ross will address how beekeepers can cope with the current state of honey bees and beekeeping in North America through proper nutrition; non-toxic, organic and treatment free ways to control Varroa mites, Small Hive Beetles, and Wax Moths; and drug-free ways to keep colonies healthy in the face of high virus loads, American Foul Brood, Nosema and CCD symptoms.
Ross Conrad is a former president of the Vermont Beekeepers Association, a writer for Bee Culture Magazine, and author of Natural Beekeeping: Organic Approaches To Modern Apiculture, 2nd Edition. His human-scale beekeeping business Dancing Bee Gardens sells honey and bee related products directly to friends, neighbors, and the local community. www.dancingbeegardens.com
Copies of Ross' book will be available of purchase and signing, and he also will sign copies brought by attendees.
To offset the costs of hosting Ross, a small donation by attendees will be encouraged.
Denver Police Department District 1 station
1311 W 46th Ave (east of Pecos on W. 46th Ave)
Denver, CO 80211
March 21, Tuesday, 7-9pm
Topics:
How many bees do you still think you have for 2017
Questions on packages and new nucs (installation, monitoring, etc.)
The Bee Buddy program, and list
Flow hive demo
The Swarm List
Meeting topics for 2017
Memberships
Roundtable questions
Denver Police station 1
1311 W 46th Ave (east of W. 46th Ave and Pecos)
Denver, CO 80211
April
April 18, Tuesday, 7-9pm
Topics:
Agenda TBD
Denver Police station 1
1311 W 46th Ave (east of W. 46th Ave and Pecos)
Denver, CO 80211
May
May 16th, Tuesday, 7-9pm
Agenda TBD
June
June 13, Tuesday, 7-9pm (note: different week)
Topics:
Discussion of Recordkeeping practices
Review of the Swarm List
Preparing for the honey flow, discussion of approaches
Hive Inspection program
The Bee Buddy program, and list
Roundtable questions
Denver Police station 1
1311 W 46th Ave (east of W. 46th Ave and Pecos)
Denver, CO 80211
July
July 18, Tuesday, 7-9pm
Topics:
Bee stings, allergies, and immune response -- what to know, what to do
Understanding mite control and population growth dynamics
Preparing for a honey harvest
Review of the Swarm List
The Bee Buddy program, and list
Roundtable questions
Denver Police station 1
1311 W 46th Ave (east of W. 46th Ave and Pecos)
Denver, CO 80211
August
August 15, Tuesday, 7-9pm
Topics:
Member presentations (2) -- what topic would you like to present / share / lead a discussion on (please RSVP)
Preparing for a honey harvest
Extraction topics: use of the extractor, and upcoming hands-on session
Preparing for winter
The Bee Buddy program, and list
Roundtable questions
Denver Police station 1
1311 W 46th Ave (east of W. 46th Ave and Pecos)
Denver, CO 80211
September
September 19, Tuesday,7-9PM
Topics:
Special presentation -- Michele Colopy, Program Director, Pollinator Stewardship Council, www.pollinatorstewardship.org
"Pesticides wintering in your hives"
Preparing for winter
The Bee Buddy program, and list
Roundtable questions
Denver Police station 1
1311 W 46th Ave (east of W. 46th Ave and Pecos)
Denver, CO 80211
October
October 17, Tuesday, at 7PM
Topics:
Bee stings, allergies, and immune response -- what to know, what to do
Honey tasting (bring yours if you would like to share!)
Preparing your hive for winter
Roundtable questions
Denver Police station 1
1311 W 46th Ave (east of W. 46th Ave and Pecos)
Denver, CO 80211
November
Agenda TBD
December
Agenda TBD
Questions? Please contact denverbeeclub@gmail.com.
Discussion of Recordkeeping practices
Review of the Swarm List
Preparing for the honey flow, discussion of approaches
Hive Inspection program
The Bee Buddy program, and list
Memberships
Roundtable questions
