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Comment by Steve Sandve on February 2, 2011 at 10:27am

Any one interested in coming to the meeting next week?

Richmond Beekeepers Association: Meet at 7:30pm on the second Tuesday of every month (except July & August) at the Kinsmen Nature Park Pavilion in Richmond (slightly west of Westminster Hwy & No. 5 Road). Info Chris Kramer 604-992-7431.

We can carpool  contact me or check out the Vancouver Honeybee Keeners

http://www.meetup.com/Honeybee-Keeners/

Comment by Cylia on January 22, 2011 at 11:17am

Exclusive: Bees facing a poisoned spring

New kind of pesticide, widely used in UK, may be helping to kill off the world's honeybees

By Michael McCarthy, Environment Editor

 http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/nature/exclusive-bees-facing-a-poisoned-spring-2189267.html

 

Comment by Cylia on January 15, 2011 at 9:27am

Just joined the Vancouver Honeybee Keeners Meetup group as well.  Would be grand if we could get honeybees for one of the community gardens I am a member of.

Comment by Anya Chase on January 13, 2011 at 11:00pm

Message from Brian regarding where to purchase bees:

(Thank you Brian)

 There are two new beekeeping supply companies on the scene:

 www.twobeesapiary.com

www.urbanbeesupplies.ca

 

I don't think Urban Bees sells bees and their equipment list is limited but they seem to know what they are doing and their prices are comparable to Bob's.  Two Bees Apiary sells nucs later in the year.  Their prices on equipment are about the same as Bob's and they basically carry the same thing, a little more limited in scope.

 

If someone is wanting to buy a New Zealand package, they start arriving about the second week of February.  Bob is selling 4 lb packages for $175.  The US is banning the importation of bees from Australia which is putting a higher demand on other sources, hence prices are up significantly.  It's better to get a later start with BC bred and raised bees.

 

Joe www.joewasp.com , is a good source of quality swarms, cheaper than buying a package or a nuc.  Generally they start becoming available in May, swarm season.  The down side to starting with a swarm is generally the queen is old, usually at least two years.  Frequently old queens die in the winter causing the colony to die with her.  That means if hiving a swarm it's a good idea to requeen in the summer.

 

This is the list of suppliers from the Richmond Beekeepers Association:

 

Two Bees Apiary  Lianne and Trevor Shyry, 778.237.8711  www.twobeesapiary.com

Flying Dutchman  Stan and Cheryl Reist, 1.877.390.6890  flydutch@telus.net

Hardie Honey  Dwayne Hardie, 1.250.748.8471

Westcoast Bees  Bob Fisher, 604.272.1921  bluebob@shaw.ca

Heather Higo 604.532.6904 (local queens)

 

As I mentioned earlier I'll be making up a 1/2 dozen nucs for sale this spring.  $150 each.  From survivor stock, that is bees that haven't had Varroa mite treatment but have managed that pressure.  It'll be on a first come first served basis.  Interested parties can reach me at blessedbeefarm.1@gmail.com

 

I'm hoping to get a local bee breeding program going.  A queen and drone exchange, maybe having a mating field in Vancouver or Richmond.  A lot of details to work out.  I'll keep you posted.

 

Comment by Amy Tran on January 11, 2011 at 12:56am

Hi everyone! I hope the following isn't regarded as spam of any sort. The link is for a petition organized by Avaaz.org to raise immediate concern and to strongly encourage the US and EU to ban dangerous pesticides that are threatening (and very likely decimating) bee populations: http://www.avaaz.org/en/save_the_bees/

Comment by Steve Sandve on January 10, 2011 at 11:31am

I want to start a hive this spring and was wondering if anyone has any links or contacts for well priced, quality equipment?

Are there any other people starting their first hives this spring? 

Steve

Comment by Emme.Ann.Lee on October 2, 2010 at 8:33pm

Great info session today ... Thank-you to all of those involved who provided their know-how and advice!

Very excited about getting going!

Comment by Anya Chase on September 27, 2010 at 1:12pm

A reminder: Introduction to Backyard Beekeeping!

You are invited to attend a gathering to learn more about backyard beekeeping on Saturday Oct 2nd at our home, 550 east 19th Ave., 1 to 3 pm. Last year we became beekeepers, and I am excited to tell you about our wonderful experiences. Also, valuable beekeeping information will be given by Master beekeeper Brian Campbell with Blessed Bee farms http://blessedbeeapiary.tumblr.com/ Weather permitting we will open up a beehive so that you can get a closer look. (We also have an observation hive which will allow us to see the bees through glass).

A beekeeping support/learning group now exists in our neighbourhood! We have found that it is very valuable to get to know beekeepers living close by, as there are times when we need assistance and advice. You are welcome to join the Village Vancouver beekeeping group (for beekeepers and people who are interested in becoming beekeepers) http://villagevancouver.ning.com/group/beekeeping

Please let me know if you can come to the gathering on Oct 2nd, as space is limited, or contact me for further details anyachase@yahoo.ca (*this gathering is also great for kids and it’s free!) If you want to pass this on to anyone please see poster attached Introduction to Backyard Beekeeping.doc
I hope you can make it!
Anna Chase

Comment by Hannah Carpendale on September 17, 2010 at 1:23pm

Hi there!
The EYA Beekeeping Apprenticeship Program is organising a Community Bee Day this Saturday (Sept.18th) from 11am-1pm at the Means of Production Gardens (E 6th & St. Catherines). We will be presenting what we have learned on various topics related to backyard beekeeping, and will have honey treats, tea and music! Hope you will join us!

Comment by Anya Chase on August 24, 2010 at 4:10pm

Hi, Here is the latest edition of Beekeeping Journal from Brian Campbell of Blessed Bee Farms, Enjoy,BB_News_03_081710-1.pdf Anna

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