- In-Person meetings are held at the United Methodist Church, 22 Main St, Walkersville, MD 21793. Doors open at 6:30 PM.
- Zoom login credentials will be posted one week before the meeting.
JANUARY 7th MEETING 7:00PM – ZOOM ONLY
Kaylin Kleckner, a PhD candidate at the University of Florida Honeybee Research and Extension Laboratory, will be speaking about her research on locating and studying unmanaged wild honeybees in South Africa.
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87577386620?pwd=Dv1iP9rW6nYLeM303FopS9yCbVYg9i.1
Meeting ID: 875 7738 6620
Passcode: 874307
FEBRUARY 4th MEETING 7:00 PM – ZOOM ONLY
Louise Petit is a PhD student at the University of Florida Honey Bee Research and Extension Laboratory. Louise will be speaking on pesticide toxicology in beeswax. Louise is the 2025 winner of the Costco and Project Apis m. Scholarship Program to invest in the future of honey bee health. This award recognizes exceptional PhD students whose research explores solutions to critical challenges such as pests, diseases, and sustainable beekeeping. Go here to access the ZOOM meeting: Https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84666460178?pwd=lXKIiIBMWl9Wn7bndKgqw4ofGagipq.1
MARCH 4th MEETING 7:00PM – ZOOM ONLY
Dr. Kaitlin Deutsch U FLORIDA Honeybee Research and Extension Laboratory. Virus sharing between managed and wild bee hives. Go here to access the ZOOM meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87543604879?pwd=2DI0B5GoojdcR7LcKSxZwFdbrm6db5.1
APRIL 1st MEETING 7:00PM – IN PERSON
Russell Sprangler, EAS Master Beekeeper. Make a New Queen for $20
MAY 6th MEETING 7:00PM – IN PERSON
Member Jim Fraser, EAS Master Beekeeper will be discussing splits, swarm prevention, and best practices for replacing foundation.
JUNE 3rd MEETING 7:00 PM – IN PERSON
Russell Spangler, EAS Master Beekeeper. Round table discussion on beekeeping “stuff.”
JULY SUMMER BEE BASH (no regular meeting)
Details TBA
AUGUST 5th MEETING 7:00 PM – IN PERSON
Member Art MacLarty, DVM, of Three Spartans Apiary will be discussing biosecurity practices in the beehive and apiary.
SEPTEMBER 2nd
Details TBA
OCTOBER 7th
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NOVEMBER 4th
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DECEMBER 2nd CHRISTMAS PARTY
Details TBA