The NY Times and “Bad Beekeeping” among others have posted recent articles about a trend in beekeeping — housing hives in the large open fields associated with airports. We thought you might find this a bit of interesting bee news! NY Times Bad Beekeeping World News.net YouTube — Bees at
The GAB sponsors one scholarship to the UF Bee College each year, and that raffle is set for our next meeting on February 5th. Tickets are $5.00 each or $20.00 for 5 tickets. Tickets will be on sale at the beginning of the meeting — the raffle drawing will happen
Hi, New Members! GAB has two news items just for you. First, at our next meeting on Thursday, February 5th, we’ll be handing out the New Member packets. Packets include contact information and a whole lot of Florida-specific beekeeping info, including a one-page month-by-month guide perfect for hanging on the
Are you new to beekeeping? Do you want to learn the basics so you can get started with your first hive this spring? Gainesville Area Bee Club is partnering with Santa Fe College’s Community Education Program to bring back our popular Introduction to Beekeeping class this fall! Topics will include basic honey
If you have not purchased a copy of Storey’s Guide to Keeping Honey Bees, now’s your chance to buy one at a discount, while helping the club make a few bucks for outreach. At the November and December meetings, see Cecelia Young to place your order for only $12.50/book. Please
If you are not a member of the Gainesville Area Bee Club, here’s your chance to join and get free stuff! Now through December 2014, all NEW club members will receive a beginning beekeepers packet of information and a chance to win the woodenware for a basic bee hive (top,
This beautiful stepping stone was made by GAB Member, Cindy Diehl, and generously donated to the club for a raffle. It will make a unique addition to someone’s apiary or garden! Tickets may be purchased at the beginning of the October meeting, and the raffle will be held at the
Celebrate Gainesville’s history at the Family FunDay at the Matheson Museum on Sunday, September 21, 2014 from 1-4 pm. This event commemorates the birthdays of Christopher and Sarah Matheson as well as the 20th anniversary of the Matheson Museum. The celebration will take place at the Matheson Museum and in
To see the minutes from monthly meetings, simply go to the Calendar and click on “Monthly Meeting”. The minutes for both the Executive Committee and the Membership Meeting will be posted there within a couple days after the meeting. This is a good way to keep up with club activities