Join us for the April meeting where Dave Lawler will be presenting on queen rearing — one of the most rewarding and important skills a beekeeper can develop.

What You'll Learn

• Why raise your own queens? The benefits of local, adapted genetics
• Methods for queen rearing — from simple to advanced
• Grafting techniques and cell builder setup
• Timing and calendar for queen rearing in the Gorge
• Mating nucs and introduction methods

Meeting Details

When: Third Wednesday of April, 6:30 PM

Where: Hood River Extension Service, 2990 Experiment Station Dr, Hood River, OR 97031

As always, we'll start in the hives before the presentation. Bring your bee jacket if you want to get up close!

Zoom link available for members in the members area.

Spring Nucs

Interested in purchasing nucs this spring? They're available — ask Dave at the meeting or check back here for contact details.

See you there!