Sign up at: https://www.memberplanet.com/events/mababc/92620ruckerparkhiveinspectionwithedhoehn_1
Details at: https://metroatlantabeekeepers.org/hive-inspections/
Free for members; $15 donation requested from non-members.
This Hive Inspection is being led by Ed Hoehn at Rucker Park, 860 Rucker Road, Alpharetta, GA 30004. Rucker Park entrance is directly across the street from Old Station Place. There is a blue sign identifying the park via a dirt road. Drive past the garden on the right and proceed approximately 30 yards and make a right. You will see a blue Ford pickup truck parked close to the bee hives. Ed will arrive ~30 minutes prior to the start of the inspection. It’s important to be on time. Once the inspection starts, he will not be able to answer his phone or text.
You are required to bring and wear protective gear. The options are:
* Full bee suit with attached veil, closed-toe shoes, socks, and gloves, or
* Bee jacket with attached veil, long pants, closed-toe shoes, socks, and gloves, or
* Bee veil, light colored shirt with long sleeves, long pants, closed-toe shoes, socks, and gloves
Please bring your own water and your signed waiver which you can download here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kS5PykVou5i9JIaqnTH6YplpJyivohBNuvfmGF4mrW0/edit?usp=sharing.
MABA is supporting the “Stay at Home Beekeeping Series: Distance Learning for Beekeeping Clubs” initiative created by the apiculture research/extension programs at various SEC Universities including Alabama Extension, Auburn University, University of Florida, University of Georgia, The University of Tennessee Knoxville, and Texas A&M University. Quoting from their flyer, “Social distancing to resist COVID-19 doesn’t mean you need to stop learning about your favorite social insect! We’re offering members of beekeeping clubs the chance to attend ’remote’ meetings from the comfort of one’s own home using a computer or mobile device. Each event will bring participants up to date on timely beekeeping topics. Time for Q&A included. All are welcome, and it’s completely free!”
The schedule to date is as follows, with all presentations being from7:30 to 8:30 Eastern time; (Hyperlinks to Facebook Event Pages)
- Sept 29: Winter bee biology & management, with Jack Rowe (Alabama Extension)
- Oct 27: Creating & maintaining a wildflower meadow, with Anthony Abbate (Auburn)
- Nov 24: Getting started and staying in beekeeping, with Jeff Harris (Mississippi State)
- Dec 29: Beekeeping boxing day sales, with vendors & Geoff Williams (Auburn) & Anne Marie Fauval (Bee Informed Partnership)
Watch via ZoomWebinar
Last Tuesday of themonth 6:30 – 7:30 pm Central Time
https://auburn.zoom.us/i/904522838 or watch live on FaceBook at https://www.facebook.com/LawrenceCountyextension at the time of the meeting.
Questions can be directed to Allyson Shabel by email ams0137@aces.edu
Sign up at: https://www.memberplanet.com/events/mababc/101020blueheronhiveinspectionwithginagallucci_1
Details at: https://metroatlantabeekeepers.org/hive-inspections/
Free for members; $15 donation requested from non-members.
This Hive Inspection is being led by Gina Gallucci. Blue Heron Nature Preserve’s driveway is across the street from Pike’s. Gina will be in the parking lot by 09:45. Everyone will meet in the lot and walk over to the apiary at 10:00. Please be on time, the apiary isn’t in sight of the parking lot.
You are required to bring and wear protective gear. The options are:
* Full bee suit with attached veil, closed-toe shoes, socks, and gloves, or
* Bee jacket with attached veil, long pants, closed-toe shoes, socks, and gloves, or
* Bee veil, light colored shirt with long sleeves, long pants, closed-toe shoes, socks, and gloves
Please bring your own water and your signed waiver which you can download here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kS5PykVou5i9JIaqnTH6YplpJyivohBNuvfmGF4mrW0/edit?usp=sharing.
Mentoring Time – 6:30- 7:00 – Winter Tasks
Sign up at: https://www.memberplanet.com/events/mababc/102420blueheronhiveinspectionwithginagallucci_1
Details at: https://metroatlantabeekeepers.org/hive-inspections/
Free for members; $15 donation requested from non-members.
This Hive Inspection is being led by Gina Gallucci. Blue Heron Nature Preserve’s driveway is across the street from Pike’s. Gina will be in the parking lot by 09:45. Everyone will meet in the lot and walk over to the apiary at 10:00. Please be on time, the apiary isn’t in sight of the parking lot.
You are required to bring and wear protective gear. The options are:
* Full bee suit with attached veil, closed-toe shoes, socks, and gloves, or
* Bee jacket with attached veil, long pants, closed-toe shoes, socks, and gloves, or
* Bee veil, light colored shirt with long sleeves, long pants, closed-toe shoes, socks, and gloves
Please bring your own water and your signed waiver which you can download here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kS5PykVou5i9JIaqnTH6YplpJyivohBNuvfmGF4mrW0/edit?usp=sharing.
MABA is supporting the “Stay at Home Beekeeping Series: Distance Learning for Beekeeping Clubs” initiative created by the apiculture research/extension programs at various SEC Universities including Alabama Extension, Auburn University, University of Florida, University of Georgia, The University of Tennessee Knoxville, and Texas A&M University. Quoting from their flyer, “Social distancing to resist COVID-19 doesn’t mean you need to stop learning about your favorite social insect! We’re offering members of beekeeping clubs the chance to attend ’remote’ meetings from the comfort of one’s own home using a computer or mobile device. Each event will bring participants up to date on timely beekeeping topics. Time for Q&A included. All are welcome, and it’s completely free!”
The schedule to date is as follows, with all presentations being from7:30 to 8:30 Eastern time; (Hyperlinks to Facebook Event Pages)
- Oct 27: Creating & maintaining a wildflower meadow, with Anthony Abbate (Auburn)
- Nov 24: Getting started and staying in beekeeping, with Jeff Harris (Mississippi State)
- Dec 29: Beekeeping boxing day sales, with vendors & Geoff Williams (Auburn) & Anne Marie Fauval (Bee Informed Partnership)
Watch via ZoomWebinar
Last Tuesday of themonth 6:30 – 7:30 pm Central Time
https://auburn.zoom.us/i/904522838 or watch live on FaceBook at https://www.facebook.com/LawrenceCountyextension at the time of the meeting.
Questions can be directed to Allyson Shabel by email ams0137@aces.edu
Mentor Time – 6:30 – 7:00 Q&A
MABA is supporting the “Stay at Home Beekeeping Series: Distance Learning for Beekeeping Clubs” initiative created by the apiculture research/extension programs at various SEC Universities including Alabama Extension, Auburn University, University of Florida, University of Georgia, The University of Tennessee Knoxville, and Texas A&M University. Quoting from their flyer, “Social distancing to resist COVID-19 doesn’t mean you need to stop learning about your favorite social insect! We’re offering members of beekeeping clubs the chance to attend ’remote’ meetings from the comfort of one’s own home using a computer or mobile device. Each event will bring participants up to date on timely beekeeping topics. Time for Q&A included. All are welcome, and it’s completely free!”
The schedule to date is as follows, with all presentations being from7:30 to 8:30 Eastern time; (Hyperlinks to Facebook Event Pages)
- Nov 24: Getting started and staying in beekeeping, with Jeff Harris (Mississippi State)
- Dec 29: Beekeeping boxing day sales, with vendors & Geoff Williams (Auburn) & Anne Marie Fauval (Bee Informed Partnership)
Watch via ZoomWebinar
Last Tuesday of themonth 6:30 – 7:30 pm Central Time
https://auburn.zoom.us/i/904522838 or watch live on FaceBook at https://www.facebook.com/LawrenceCountyextension at the time of the meeting.
Questions can be directed to Allyson Shabel by email ams0137@aces.edu
MABA is supporting the “Stay at Home Beekeeping Series: Distance Learning for Beekeeping Clubs” initiative created by the apiculture research/extension programs at various SEC Universities including Alabama Extension, Auburn University, University of Florida, University of Georgia, The University of Tennessee Knoxville, and Texas A&M University. Quoting from their flyer, “Social distancing to resist COVID-19 doesn’t mean you need to stop learning about your favorite social insect! We’re offering members of beekeeping clubs the chance to attend ’remote’ meetings from the comfort of one’s own home using a computer or mobile device. Each event will bring participants up to date on timely beekeeping topics. Time for Q&A included. All are welcome, and it’s completely free!”
The schedule to date is as follows, with all presentations being from7:30 to 8:30 Eastern time; (Hyperlinks to Facebook Event Pages)
Watch via ZoomWebinar
Last Tuesday of themonth 6:30 – 7:30 pm Central Time
https://auburn.zoom.us/i/904522838 or watch live on FaceBook at https://www.facebook.com/LawrenceCountyextension at the time of the meeting.
Questions can be directed to Allyson Shabel by email ams0137@aces.edu