Tag Archives: 2020

NO May 2020 Meeting!

NO Meeting this Week!!


We will not be holding a meeting this month, for the obvious reasons. It’s looking like we won’t consider holding a meeting until August sometime.

I will continue emails in lieu of meetings to include topics, lessons, links for reading, etc.
If there is anything you have a question about, feel free to reach out. And please feel free to reply to the emails with any updates on yourselves and your hives! Toss in a photo of your hives if you’d like. 


I hope everyone stays safe and healthy!

-Dalton Hyde
2020 OBBG President

No April 2020 Meeting! ETC.

There is NO APRIL MEETING scheduled!


Due to the current issues presented by the Covid-19 pandemic, we will not be holding a meeting this month. I will put together/send an email replacement regarding Splits… the different kinds, the best time to execute, etc. by end of the week.

I hope everyone who received packages was able to successfully install them. If you are new or even a seasoned keeper with questions regarding your Hives, Packages, Nucs, Splits Etc. – feel free to reach out to a fellow keeper for answers/help. Any of the following members are willing to help out… 

Dalton Hyde (919)-260-3265
Denise Deacon (252)-722-3118
Mike Lambright (410)-215-8800

If you would be willing to assist with people’s questions/etc. – let me know!

A key benefit in the Google Doc – Member Directory that Julie Moye suggested creating would be access to current photos/contact info/hive locations so we can more easily interact/assist each other. Hopefully, we can get that going soon.

Still Need Packages? 
Sapony Creek’s 2nd Pickup Date is now April 26th! Dave Bradley reached out to let us know to place an order if you are in need of one.

Please Note – We do not currently have any Pickup Plan in place, as I’m not aware of anyone who has placed orders for that date. If we get enough orders, we may be able to orchestrate something. 


Swarm Reminder -Get out and check your hives for Swarm Cells! Two members & myself have had hives prepare to swarm and had to act fast to find the original Queen and split them up.

Keep an eye out for an additional Hive Registry Email with content/message from Julie Moye!

Stay Safe & Healthy!

-Dalton Hyde
2020 OBBG President

2020 NCSBA Spring Conference & BEES Academy Notice

NCSBA Spring Conference in New Bern is THIS WEEK – March 5th, 6th, & 7th!

This is a great opportunity to mingle with fellow Beekeepers, attend seminars to expand your knowledge/skills, or purchase equipment from the many vendors! 

I know of some that are planning to attend… It would be great to see y’all there. 

The Onsite Registration rates are:

NCSBA Member Individual: $70
NCSBA Member Family: $105
NCSBA Non-Member Individual: $85
NCSBA Non-Member Family: $120

Below is the link to the Meeting Information…
https://www.ncbeekeepers.org/calendar/state-meetings  
 

BEES Academy Info
This spring, the NCSU Apiculture Program will be holding TWO different beekeeping trainings, one for beginners and one for intermediate beekeepers. Please forward to anyone who you think might be interested.

‘Beginner’ online BEES school
Perfect for wanna-be beekeepers who couldn’t make their local bee school!

WHEN: March 4-25th

WHERE: Online Beekeeper Education & Engagement System (BEES)

HOW: Students will enroll in the ‘Beginner’ level BEES courses and learn the online content on their own time and at their own pace. Each Wednesday evening, we will hold virtual “office hours” with Dr. David Tarpy to discuss what you have learned and answer any lingering questions. An optional in-hive field day will be offered at the NCSU Lake Wheeler Honey Bee Research Facility in Raleigh on March 28th (rain date April 4). 

INFO: https://www.ncsuapiculture.net/online-beginner-bees-school  
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‘Intermediate’ BEES Academy
Great way to prepare for the MBP Journeyman exam!

WHEN: March 3-4th

WHERE: Craven County Extension Center, 300 Industrial Dr, New Bern, NC 28562

HOW: Two full days to immerse yourself in the theoretical and practical aspects of beekeeping. Mixture of both live and pre-taped videos from the Beekeeper Education & Engagement System (BEES) as well as hands-on activities. Numerous members of the NC State Apiculture Program will help you build upon your current knowledge of beekeeping by exploring a wide variety of topics. 

INFO: https://www.ncsuapiculture.net/bees-academy-home


For anyone that is not an NCSBA Member – I mentioned Bee Culture Magazine at our last meeting because they have some great articles and information, so I thought I’d include this offer they sent out.

NOTE: NCSBA Membership includes a complimentary subscription! 

Spring Subscription Special – 1 Year to Bee Culture for $12.50
Online Order ONLY!
http://www.beeculture.com
Promo Code: Spring2020 

https://www.beeculture.com/catch-the-buzz-amazing-subscription-deal/ 

-Dalton Hyde
2020 OBBG President