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The Bluegrass Beekeepers meet monthly throughout the year excluding January and August. The meetings are the second Monday of each month and include an always fabulous potluck starting at 7:00 p.m. The meetings are held at the Fayette County Extension Office in Lexington, Kentucky.

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Randy Rosbrook will be missed…

Published August 29, 2018 | By BeeAGoodSteward

Randy Rosbrook passed away Sunday, August 26th.  He was a long time member of the Bluegrass Beekeepers Association, mentor, educator and past president of the Madison County Beekeepers. He also participated in organizing Bluegrass Bee School and the EAS conference in Richmond.  If you only knew him through beekeeping, be sure to follow the link below to learn more about him and the services that are scheduled.

http://orpfh.com/obituary/randall-rosbrook

 

Do you have an observation hive?

Published June 26, 2018 | By BeeAGoodSteward

Looking for a beekeeper who has an observation hive who would be willing to make a short presentation to children about honeybees. Becca Self with FoodChain in Lexington, KY works to connect the community to fresh food. This summer, as part of their Farm to School efforts, they’re hosting a 10 week program in partnership with the Lexington Farmers Market, called Power of Produce Club (POP). From 10 -12 every Saturday they have a booth at the market with educational and fun activities for youth ages 4 -12, with a special focus on food systems and seasonal Kentucky foods. If anyone is available to help with this educational opportunity about the importance of honeybees, please contact Becca Self at 859.536.7157. It would only be a few hours on the Saturday of your choice before August 4th.

Mel Disselkoen Presentation

Published May 24, 2018 | By BeeAGoodSteward
The Madison County Beekeepers Association is sponsoring a presentation by Mel Disselkoen on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at 9:00 am at the Madison County Extension Office, 230 Duncannon Lane, Richmond KY 40475.
Mel Disselkoen will be speaking regarding his 40+ year experience with beekeeping with his On The Spot system of queen rearing and mite control.
Hopefully, weather permitting, there will be an opportunity for a hands-on experience with several hives Saturday afternoon (arrangements are being made) with Mel regarding his OTS system. (If so, we will have a break for folks to go get lunch on their own.)
We are asking for a $5-$10 donation at the door to help with expenses, but won’t turn anyone away. We want to invite everyone to come and hear this important talk.

See the attached PDF for more information.

Mel Disselkoen Invite PDF

Headley-Whitney Museum Garden Affair

Published May 11, 2018 | By BeeAGoodSteward

The Bluegrass Beekeepers will have a display table set up at the Headley-Whitney Museum Garden Affair this Saturday, May 12 to educate folks about the importance of bees as pollinators. We would like to have some more members be available during the 10am to 5pm event to share about beekeeping. It allows you free admittance to the event. Be sure to check out their website and let us know if you are available. https://www.headley-whitney.org/

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