June 2019
Monthly Meeting-June 2019
EDUCATION TOPIC: Two education topics. 1) Mite Monitoring and Control. Last month we covered how to do a mite check. Tonight we why monitoring is needed, how frequently to check, and different methods of control. If mite the population in your hive is not controlled not only is your hive threatened but other hives in the area can be affected. 2) Master Gardner, Dave Haupt will talk about "Growing flowers best suited for pollinators and in particular Honey Bees". His…
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Annual Picnic 2019
The picnic is open to all club members, potential members, and family and friends. Dick (dick.sturm.menasha@gmail.com) and Carol Sturm (critrcre8r@gmail.com) are coordinating the picnic. The club is providing the meat and we are asking attendees to bring a dish to pass. Contact Dick or Carol with the dish you plan to bring. We have reserved Shelter #4 at Ashwaubomay Park in Ashwaubenon. The shelter is located adjacent to a playground and horse shoe pits. A couple of rules to keep…
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Meeting Before the Meeting-August 2019
A live honey extraction demonstration will be conducted. Participants will be encouraged to assist with uncapping honey cells using several different methods. Using the club owned two frame extractor participants will get to experience spinning the extractor and seeing the final product, honey, flow into a capture container.
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EDUCATION TOPIC: State Bee Inspector, Dan Ziehli, will cover the state of beekeeping in Wisconsin. He is prepared to answer all of your questions. He will also be available August 20 and the morning of August 21 to do hive inspections. If interested in scheduling a hive visit, contact president@browncouontybeekeepers.com Business and educational meeting open to club members and non-members.
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Meeting Before the Meeting-September 2019
Join us for a social and networking hour. Meet and swap stories with experienced and first time beekeepers.
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EDUCATION TOPIC: Winter is coming. Are you prepared? Tonight we will cover preparations to consider to help you bees make it through winter. Insulate or not. Ventilation? Feed or not? What to feed and when? There are plenty of options and things to consider. The speaker will help you think through what is right for you bees. Business and educational meeting open to club members and non-members.
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Meeting Before the Meeting-October 2019
Join us for a social and networking hour. Meet and swap stories with experienced and first time beekeepers.
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EDUCATION TOPIC: Honey sales and marketing your products. Business and educational meeting open to club members and non-members.
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Meeting Before the Meeting-November 2019
Join us for a social and networking hour. Meet and swap stories with experienced and first time beekeepers.
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EDUCATION TOPIC: Self study and life long learning. Find out how others keep up on the current trends in beekeeping. Business and educational meeting open to club members and non-members.
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