York_County_Beekeepers

York County Beekeepers' Association
York County ~ Pennsylvania

"Beekeeping that is environmentally correct, economically viable and socially just."

"If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe, then man would only have four years of life left.
No more bees, no more pollination, no more plants, no more man."...... Often erroneously attributed to Albert Einstein

Contacts

"Bee Law"

Bee Friendly Plants

Honeybee facts and trivia

Swarms

Identifying Bees

Pests and diseases

Hive Inspection Sheet

Apiary Registration Form

Membership Application

The York County Beekeepers' Association is a non-profit, voluntary association of beekeepers and others interested in honey bees, bee products and pollination. It strives to increase awareness of the vital importance of honey bees and to promote responsible beekeeping in York County.

Meeting at least seven times a year at the Penn State University Campus, 1031 Edgecomb Avenue, York, it holds at least one exhibition per year as well as a Field Day, and it offers opportunities and support for anyone interested in learning more about honey bees or starting a hive."

2011 Beekeeper of the Year

Mary Chronister

Congratulations to Mary who has been a member of the York County Beekeepers' Association for over 30 years and has been a mentor to many new beekeepers.

2012 Meeting & Event Dates

Jan 26	7 PM	Keynan Beekeeping Trip ~ Jeremy Barnes
Feb 23	7 PM	Plantings for Honeybees by Master Gardener Connie Schmotzer
Mar 2 Mar 3 Mar 4	10 - 9 10 - 8 10 - 5	Pa Garden Show of York ~ Toyota Center @ York Fair Grounds ~ www.pagsy.com
Mar 22	7 PM	"Why Do Bees Buzz?" ~ Elizabeth Capaldi Evans from Bucknell University
Apr 26	7 PM	Jeffrey Pettis ~ Beltsville Bee Research Lab
May 24	7 PM	Stephen McDaniel ~ Nature Photographer
June 28	7 PM	To Be Announced
July 26	7 PM	Adam Finkelstein & Kelly Rausch ~ Queen Breeders
Aug 23	7 PM	To Be Announced
Sept 27	7 PM	Jennifer Berry ~ University of Georgia

Dan Rather Reports ~ BEE AWARE

The EPA cover up on the damage done by neonicotinoids on honeybees.

Learn how to keep bees with Dave Papke

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Nelson Brenneman (717) 225-3076, Spring Grove ~ Has New wood ware, frames, foundation and other equipment for local pickup ~ call for availability and prices

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Snow on hives 12-20-09