The Knox Lincoln County Beekeepers (KLCB) is pleased to announce a Harvest Meeting – Overwintering Your Hives at Jane Dunstan’s farm on Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. to noon. What is a harvest meeting without the delightful warmth of hot cider and freshly made doughnuts? This hands-on class is designed to immerse participants in the essential practices of beekeeping, particularly focusing on the crucial topic of winterizing your hives to ensure the health and survival of your bee colonies through the colder months. 

During this session, we will be actively working in the apiary, where you will have the opportunity to apply several different methods of feeding and wrapping your hives. We will also explore various feeding techniques. Additionally, we will discuss the importance of insulating your hives and the various materials that can be used for wrapping your hives. Each method will be demonstrated in real-time, allowing participants to see firsthand the best practices for hive maintenance during the winter months. Furthermore, we will talk about the signs to look for in determining whether your hives are adequately prepared for winter. This includes checking the health of the queen, assessing the population of the colony, and ensuring that there is enough food stored. Participants will leave with a comprehensive understanding of how to effectively winterize their hives, along with practical skills that can be immediately implemented in their own apiaries. 

The event starts at 10 and is located at Jane Dunstan’s farm at 612 North Newcastle Road, Newcastle.This a great opportunity to meet local beekeepers and learn more about the art and science of keeping bees healthy and productive.   

Please visit the KLCB website, https://www.klcbee.com/, to register for this event and look over some of our other events taking place this summer and fall.  We believe that honey bees play a vital role in our ecosystem, and that it is our responsibility as beekeepers to protect and nurture them.  We are all part of nature and we should be taking care of it.  By working together, we can make a difference in our communities and ensure a bright future for honey bees and the people who care for them.   

We look forward to seeing you on Oct. 11 and bring your protective gear.