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SPRING FAIR AT THE PUYALLUP

Webmaster — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 04:47:10 +0100

The Spring Fair is here again! The PCBA will again have a booth at the Spring Fair in Puyallup. We will also be selling our fantastic PCBA honey.
In addition, we are lucky enough to have the National Honey Queen join us,

We need you to sign-up to work the booth during the Fair April 19-22. 2012 We will be able to supply you with a ticket t the Fair.

We will have sign-up at the meetings Thanks and see you all at the FaiRead More...

Workshop for Saturday is cancelled

Webmaster — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 03:07:29 +0100

The workshop for saturday afternoon is cancelled. When the workshop is planned again, information will be sent out.

Dale Tongue

February Newsletter posted

Webmaster — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:25:41 +0100

The latest edition of the newsletter (Cappings) has been added to the Newsletter section. Download or view your copy online today!

Spring Inspection

Webmaster — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:31:42 +0100

SPRING INSPECTION – When temperature is 50+

Source – Larry Connor, Colony Management, Bee Culture, March 2011

Overall:

What is the scent of the colony?

Do you see evidence of pests or disease?

What treatments will you use?

Have you started your comb replacement strategy?

Queen:

What is her age? Do you see eggs?

What is the brood pattern?

Is there drRead More...

Journeyman Level Students

Webmaster — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 02:21:26 +0100

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Journeyman level tests

Webmaster — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 02:18:28 +0100

FEBRUARY MEETING -- Getting ready for spring colony management

Webmaster — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 02:17:41 +0100

TWO NEW JOURNEY LEVEL COMPLETERS

Webmaster — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 02:16:02 +0100

Merry Christmas

Webmaster — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 03:06:27 +0100

Here's the PCBA wishing you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

2012 Bee Masters Course

Webmaster — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 03:49:46 +0100

The 2012 Bee Masters Course will be held February 20 - 24, 2012 at the Michael Smith Building, 2185 East Mall, UBC.

The Bee Masters course is a week-long, intensive course in advanced beekeeping that has been held every second year since the mid 1950s. The course is organized by the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture and offers Read More...

Beginner Beekeeping

Webmaster — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 03:46:58 +0100

Become a certified apprentice beekeeper through classes presented by a Master Beekeeper and offered through the Pierce County Beekeepers Association.

Classes are held at 6:15 PM every first Monday, January – June in the Almendinger Building of the WSU Research and Extension Center, 7612 Pioneer Way East, Puyallup.

Classes cost $10 for the required text and $20 to join the Pierce County Beekeepers AssRead More...

Bee Masters Course

Webmaster — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 03:13:43 +0100

February 20 - 24. BC, Canada offers its biannual Bee Masters Course.
If you are considering going on for your Master's certificate from WSBA, this course counts for 300 points, which can be earned at any time, not just when you're a WSBA master's student. Feedback about this program is that it is EXCELLENT, hence the significant points offered through WSBA. To earn WSBA points, you must take and pass the optional program exam. This course probably will not be offeRead More...

Journey level tests

Webmaster — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 03:12:27 +0100

February 6, 6:30 PM. We meet again to address questions that you may have about journey-level tests. This is a good time to start reviewing what's needed for spring management. That's covered in test section 2 for journey-level, and lesson 4 from your apprenticeship material as a back-up.

Required record-keeping and mentoring with new beekeepers

Webmaster — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 03:10:00 +0100

January 2, 6:30 PM. We meet as a group to discuss required record-keeping and mentoring with new beekeepers. Almendinger Building, WSU Extension Center, Puyallup. Alicia Halbert coordinates the mentoring program, and she will work with us to get that part done. The general meeting starts at 7:30.

December 2011 Newsletter

Webmaster — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 04:40:01 +0100

Here's the December Newsletter. Click on the icon to download your copy today.

December 2011 Newsletter

December General Meeting

Webmaster — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 04:26:34 +0100

Reminder: December General Meeting is a dessert this year. Bring a desert and place setting.

There will be a "White Elephant" gift exchange beginning at 7:00.Participation in the Gift Exchange is Optional. The general meeting will start at 7:30 or after the White Elephants have been exchanged.

Sept 2011 Newsletter has arrived

Webmaster — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 02:18:16 +0100

The newsletter is here, and it's also been posted in the Newsletter section of the menu. Click on the icon here, or in the newsletter section to get/read you copy of the newsletter.

September 2011 Newsletter.

WSBA Conference to be held Oct 27 - 29.

Webmaster — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 02:32:53 +0100

There will be lots of interesting topics discussed by accomplished beekeepers and researchers.

These attachments include the registration form and information on the host hotel.

Click on the icons below to download the document.

Northwest Corner Beekeeping Conference Registration Form