Spring Management

University of Maine Cooperative 9 Olson Road, South Paris, ME, United States

Paul Szott Paul Szott, former Maine State Bee Inspector,  will discuss his approach to spring time hive management. Hives are very active now so bring your most pressing questions. Paul will enlighten us with his soft spoken wisdom.

Splitting hives

University of Maine Cooperative 9 Olson Road, South Paris, ME, United States

Ken Record will be sharing his expertise this Saturday. One hive can become many and Kenny will show you how.

Managing your growing hive

University of Maine Cooperative 9 Olson Road, South Paris, ME, United States

Carol, Paul and Andrew Please join us for a workshop and discussion on the topics of hiving swarms, splitting hives, caring for nucs and adding honey supers. Get prepared for honey production with this informative open hive workshop. Remember your veil if you want to get a good close look. Want to capture someone else's bees and make them your own. Sounds like stealing, but it's not. They left on…

Taking off Honey Supers

University of Maine Cooperative 9 Olson Road, South Paris, ME, United States

We will be discussing the sweet topic of taking the honey supers off of your hive. Bees love long days of warm humid weather, and we love honey. Let's learn the best ways to get it at our next open hive club meeting.

Annual club potluck and open hive

The Easton Residence 763 Mill Hill Road, Waterford

  August is the time to tell stories of how much honey our bees have gathered for us. It is also the time for our annual potluck, and this year we will be the guests of the gracious Christopher and Paula Easton. Join us at their home on Mill Hill Road in Waterford for a fun gathering with your fellow bee enthusiasts. Please bring one of your favorite dishes to add to…