Burgh Bees

12/17/2022

come see us today, and get your 💯 % organic burgh bees tee shirts.

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11/22/2022

Hello All.

I wanted to let you know that all our Burgh Bees Tee Shirts are back in stock and 100% eco-printed with plant-based inks on 100% ORGANIC Cotton in all colors.

We did a few new options, in addition to the traditional logo. (image samples below)

The Black and Gold - A Natural Dyed 100% Organic Tee:
Made with a sustainable dye system that uses minerals to transform these 100% organic cotton tees into colors that are not only beautiful and one-of-a-kind, and earth-friendly.

The Hive Mind:
This custom-illustrated graphic bee mandala is a reminder for all beekeepers to have an open mind, be supportive, encourage other beekeepers, and work together to have a thriving local bee-keeping network and community. The Illustration was created by Kyle Pattison, past Director, and Apiary manager for Burgh Bees.

Link to Order a.Tee: https://www.burghbees.org/product/burgh-bees-tee-shirts/

Link to Re-New Your Membership:
Individual- https://www.burghbees.org/product/individual-membership/
Family- https://www.burghbees.org/product/family-membership/

11/18/2022

Bee Informed Partnership is excited to announce that on Wednesday, Nov. 30, at 6pm EST, BIP will host guest speakers Dr. Scott McArt (Cornell University), Dr. Judy Wu-Smart (University of Nebraska-Lincoln), and Dr. Reed Johnson (Ohio State University) for a panel discussion about pesticides and honey bee colonies!

The panelists will discuss topics such as:

The effects of pesticides on honey bee colonies.
The most commonly detected pesticides in colonies.
Understanding actual risk levels to honey bees.

To attend this event, register in advance through Zoom.

Upon registration, attendees will receive a Google form that can be used to submit questions to the panelists in advance. Please complete this form by Monday, Nov. 28th

Register:
https://umd.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMtfu6qrz4rE9NibVNAqor_AULL_mZbJjNB

11/08/2022

For the past two beekeeping seasons, the presence of the Spotted Lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) has rapidly increased in the greater Pittsburgh area, affecting our local beekeeping community in a number of ways. Join Burgh Bees Director and Certified Master Beekeeper Christina Neumann at Hop Farm in Lawrenceville, for an open discussion on SLF’s impact, from both horticultural and apicultural perspectives. At the event, we’ll be organizing a honey swap, so we can begin to compare tasting notes for this unique new honey profile in our region. Bring a 1-1.5 ounce jar of your fall reserves to included in the profile.

Topic:
Spotted Lanternfly in the Burgh
Beer & Everything Bees

Location:
Hop Farm Brewery
5601 Butler St., Pittsburgh, PA 15201

Date/Time:
November 14, 2022, 7-8:30 pm

05/15/2021

Beautiful Evening for the “In the Hive Demo’s. Great turn out of experienced and new beekeepers all interested and full of good questions for the event. Come out again next Thursday evening at 6pm for another look in the hives. See details in Bio.

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05/09/2021

Check out our “In The Hive Demo’s”and all our Spring events in the Spring Newletter just published today! Link in our Bio Above 🔝

 

10/12/2020

We have not had the normal summer or fall at the Burgh Bees Apiaries, but are still offering private tours to those who are interested. We were able to give a full tour Saturday to two new interested beekeepers who were delighted in getting some hands on opportunities to explore our hives and see what an exciting adventure beekeeping can be.

07/22/2020

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04/02/2020

Hi Everyone, I just wanted to let you all know that Penn State Extension is currently offering its Beekeeping 101 Course for Free till April 30th, Typically a $195.00 value. This is a really good course, for anyone that is interested!

NOTE: you will get a lot of errors, in registering, but keep plugging away the system is overwhelmed at the moment.

If you choose to participate, you will:

Learn about the science of honeybees.
Be exposed to the practices of experienced beekeepers.
Understand more about bee biology and behavior.
Know how to use typical beekeeping clothing and equipment.
Be able to manage a hive throughout the year.
Be able to identify and treat common bee pests and diseases.
Know about various bee products you and your bees can make.
Have a working knowledge of pollination and the role bees play in it.

https://extension.psu.edu/beekeeping-101

Online courses from Penn State Extension offer a robust educational experience. Course offerings include Beekeeping 101 and Food for Profit.

03/06/2020

https://www.batesvilleheraldtribune.com/news/local_news/insecticides-becoming-more-toxic-to-honeybees/article_6b25a812-5663-11ea-bd4e-27ed40008ea3.html

02/16/2020

Western PA Beekeeping Seminar, with keynotes and staff at the Center for the Ecology of Infectious Diseases University of Georgia.
Breakout sessions with Ian Steppler, Brock Harpur and Dwight Wells. Nice Job organizing an informing and engaging event.

02/05/2020

REMINDER • If you haven't registered for the upcoming Western PA Beekeepers Seminar, online registration ends this Friday!
The seminar takes place February 14 - February 15 $60 – $90 at Gateway High School, 3000 Gateway Campus Blvd
Monroeville, PA 15146
To register and for all other important information click here - https://beavervalleybees.net/index.php/event/western-pa-beekeeping-seminar/
See you there!

Our Seminar for 2020 will be held at the Gateway High School and is scheduled for: Friday, February 14th (7-9PM) All registrants are invited to attend the Friday Night presentation (including New B…