Gulf Coast Beekeepers of Florida - Monthly Meeting - Lee county

4160 Old Burnt Store Road N,Cape Coral FL 33993

19 July, 2022

Description

3rd Tues of EVERY month at 7:00pmAt our meetings, Gulf Coast Beekeepers Assoc members will educate and mentor beekeepers of all skill levels with practical and pertinent beekeeping information. Come ask your questions! You don't have to be a beekeeper (yet) to join us, just have a sincere interest in honey bees.  For Charlotte county, click here | 1st Sat at 2:00pmFor Collier county, click here | 2nd Tues at 7:00pmWe will be discussing: what should be going on in your hive that month, any current problems we face as beekeepers,current pest and infections along with IPM strategies (integrated pest management)BMPs, local and state legislature affecting beekeepersas well as where to get equipment and supplies locallylocal bee-related events.Tentative Schedule (subject to change without notice): Jan - feeding & winter hive maintenance Feb - preparing for the upcoming honey flows Mar - supering & swarm preventionApr - requeeningMay - products from the hive & harvesting honeyJun - harvesting honey & varroaJul - hive inspectionsAug - building your equipment with separate workshop on Sat, Aug 19th at the Farm Sep - preparing for the last nectar flow, swarm prevention, and screen bottom boardsOct -  into the hives Nov - preparing your hives for winterDec - holiday party