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Hello Everyone! Join us for the last ABQ beeks meeting this year on October 25th @ 6:30 pm.  It's a FREE meeting of Albuquerque beekeepers, both new and experienced. We will cover winterizing your hives. Seasoned Langstroth beekeeper, Phill Remick will join us. Phill has owned up to 1000 hives, used primarily for pollination in CA. He has also worked as a seasonal apiary inspector for the Fresno County Ag Dept. You can find out more about Phill at: …See More

Next NewBeeRescue Class:Getting a jump on fall and the advancing winter~Learn our methods for successful over wintering with Langstroth style hives. ~Pros and cons of entrance reduction, it could seriously affect your colonies health and ultimate survival during winter.~Do you have enough honey to carry your bees through winter, or will you need to feed?~If you decide to feed what are your options ?~How much ventilation do hives need in cold conditions?~Are you going to wrap your hives or let…See More

Hello Everyone! Join us for the ABQ beeks meeting August 30th @ 6:30- 8:30 pm.  It's a FREE meeting of Albuquerque beekeepers, both new and experienced.We are pleased to have Les Crowder joining us to talk about Troubleshooting your Hive, Requeening and Disease Recognition/ Management. Come with questions and problems! Les Crowder and Heather Harrell have just published a fantastic book on Top Bar Beekeeping. You can find copies at…See More

Hello Everyone! Join us for the February ABQ beeks meeting February 16th @ 6:30 pm.  It's a FREE meeting of Albuquerque beekeepers, both new and experienced. Agenda:Swap meet -- bring your extra bee gear to trade or sell. Bring cash or check if you're looking to buy.Report from North American Bee ConferenceQ&A - By popular demand, we will be continuing our old timer/ new timer Q&A format. Come with questions! Please RSVP.Directions:The Extension Office is located behind a big…See More

This class will focus on the heat of summer, how to manage a growing hive, making divides, harvesting honey, requeening and identifying diseases.  Students will learn how to identify a laying worker hive and discuss strategies for requeening.  Harvesting, processing and storage of honey will also be studied in this class.  Students will have an opportunity to harvest ripe combs and taste the delicious bounty of the hive.  Planting for bees will also be covered in this class.