Are you a beekeeper (or aspiring beekeeper) living in Virginia? Do you like free stuff? If you answered yes to both of these questions, you’ll be pleased to learn that beekeepers in Virginia can apply to receive free equipment, starting July 1. In an effort to counteract hive losses due to disease and exotic pests,… Continue Reading
Earth Day 2019 is just around the corner, and on Monday, April 22 we’ll be hosting a pollinator pop-up event in Ghirardelli Square to celebrate the occasion. From 3-7 pm, visitors can learn about the importance of bees and how honey is made from our resident master beekeeper Spencer Marshall. The pollinator pop-up will also… Continue Reading
Looking for a fun and family-friendly weekend activity to take part in this spring? On Saturday, May 5, you can find us at the second annual California Honey Festival in downtown Woodland! This festival, which was designed to promote honey products, honey bees and beekeeping, will feature a variety of lectures and demonstrations that are… Continue Reading
You know the expression these days: “there’s an app for that?” Well, when it comes to beekeeping, now there’s a device for that. According to a report from earlier this month, researchers at the University of Illinois have created a device that offers a useful glimpse into the lives of honey bees during the winter.… Continue Reading
Have you thought about becoming a beekeeper in the past, but struggled to find the resources to help you get started? Maybe you’re interested in protecting the world’s most important pollinator species, or maybe you just want to keep an endless supply of delicious natural honey in your pantry. Whatever your reasons are for wanting… Continue Reading