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Hiving help requested when the Zia Queen Bee Package
by John Harvey 10 Apr '25

10 Apr '25

Arrives probably on the 27th. This will be my first year. The hive I have is a Langstroth. A brief visit to help me decide where to place the hive would be beneficial to the bees and myself. Unfortunately I am somewhat homebound because of long term health challenges. I signed up at Hives for Heros, but have not heard from them. It is strange that everyone needs to be a hero these days. I don't feel like a hero but I volunteered for the Army in 1966, served three years, and I identify as a Vietnam-era Veteran Against the War. Best regards, John

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Early swarms reported
by katewhealen＠earthlink.net 09 Apr '25

09 Apr '25

I’ve had three swarms reported by beekeepers of their own bees, one off Rodeo Rd/Jaguar area, one in south Capitol today, and one in the Pojoaque Valley yesterday. With the recent cold weather if the bees get cooped up for a while they often feel crowded and swarm once the warm weather returns. Be sure to keep eye on your colonies now that things are blooming.

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Steve Black
by Elizabeth Foree 09 Apr '25

09 Apr '25

Steve, Betsy here. Checking in for delivery of "loaner" hive to be placed among fruit trees or on roof. Let me know your plans. Betsy Sent from my iPhone

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New Data Confirm Catastrophic Honey Bee Colony Losses
by Kate Whealen 04 Apr '25

04 Apr '25

https://beeculture.com/new-data-confirm-catastrophic-honey-bee-colony-losse…

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Reminder: SdC Beekeepers Meeting tonight March 27 @6:30 p.m.
by Kate Whealen 27 Mar '25

27 Mar '25

Our first SDC Beekeepers meeting of the 2025 season is tonight Thursday, March 27, starting at 6:30 PM We will once again have our monthly meetings at St John’s Methodist Church located at 1200 Old Pecos Trail…..in a different room (the Choir Room). This month’s agenda: • Sharing our winter survival/loss stories. • Spring tasks (feeding?, rotating boxes?) • A short presentation on the next mite to potential come our way (Tropilaelaps) • Where to get bee packages this year • Questions and answers of course We will attempt to add folks who cannot join in person via Zoom, however the best way to participate is to join us in person. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89379975677... <https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89379975677?pwd=HqRlhn07JOMf59Y0jcfjFyKnwKhNqR.1&…> Meeting ID: 893 7997 5677 Passcode: SDC2025 Hope to see you all there! Kate and Steve

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SdC Beekeeper Meeting March 27 @6:30 p.m.
by katewhealen＠earthlink.net 24 Mar '25

24 Mar '25

We will be having our first SDC Beekeepers meeting of the 2025 season this month on Thursday, March 27, starting at 6:30 PM We will once again have our monthly meetings at St John’s Methodist Church located at 1200 Old Pecos Trail…..in a different room (the Choir Room). This month’s agenda: • Sharing our winter survival/loss stories. • Spring tasks (feeding?, rotating boxes?) • A short presentation on the next mite to potential come our way (Tropilaelaps) • Where to get bee packages this year • Questions and answers of course We will attempt to add folks who cannot join in person via Zoom, however the best way to participate is to join us in person. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89379975677... <https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89379975677?pwd=HqRlhn07JOMf59Y0jcfjFyKnwKhNqR.1&…> Meeting ID: 893 7997 5677 Passcode: SDC2025 Hope to see you all there! Kate and Steve

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First 2025 SDC Beekeepers Meeting March 27
by katewhealen＠earthlink.net 17 Mar '25

17 Mar '25

Greetings All, We will be having our first SDC Beekeepers meeting of the 2025 season this month on Thursday, March 27, starting at 6:30 PM We will once again have our monthly meetings at St John’s Methodist Church located at 1200 Old Pecos Trail…..in a different room (the Choir Room). This month’s agenda: Sharing our winter survival/loss stories. Spring tasks (feeding?, rotating boxes?) A short presentation on the next mite to potential come our way (Tropilaelaps) Where to get bee packages this year Questions and answers of course We will attempt to add folks who cannot join in person via Zoom, however the best way to participate is to join us in person. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89379975677?pwd=HqRlhn07JOMf59Y0jcfjFyKnwKhNqR.1 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89379975677?pwd=HqRlhn07JOMf59Y0jcfjFyKnwKhNqR.1 Hope to see you all there! Kate and Steve

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Beginning Beekeeping Class
by Steve Wall 02 Mar '25

02 Mar '25

SDC Beekeepers, I am planning to teach a beginning beekeeping class on Sunday, April 6 from 9:00 until noon at La Mariposa Montessori (18 Puesta Del Sol). The cost will be $150. You are welcome to email me with your intent so that I can save a place for you right away (then send along your check in the mail to 2376 Santa Barbara Drive Santa Fe, NM 87505; make checks payable to Steve Wall). This class will take a fast-track approach to getting you into the hobby without a huge commitment of time and money. Class Fee - $150.00 This fee is non-refundable and reserves your space in the class Please make your check payable to Steve Wall Class Size - is limited, so please register early. If this class fills up, I will schedule a second one. Date/Time/Place - Sunday, April 6 9am - noon Subjects covered will include: • Pros and cons of both Langstroth hives and Top Bar hives. • Establishing a bee colony • Sustainable beekeeping methods • Care and feeding of bees • Bee Biology • Swarm prevention • Disease management Topbar Beehives - $150.00 Topbar Beehives w/Bees: - $320.00 Consulting - $80/hour I look forward to sharing the thrill of beekeeping with you. Sincerely, Steve Wall Buckin’ Beekeeper 505-310-0111 www.buckinbee.com <http://www.buckinbee.com/> If you wish to be removed from this list, please reply “remove”

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Nucleus Colonies
by John Gagne 01 Mar '25

01 Mar '25

We will again be offering 5 frame nucleus colonies for sale this spring. See attached flyer. We also have some *new *Shastina Deep and 6-5/8" Medium langstroth boxes for sale. Boxes are sold in bundles of (5) and must be assembled. (5) Deep Boxes $100.00 (5) Medium Boxes $90.00 Email if interested

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Severe and Sudden Losses of Managed Honey Bees Across the Nation
by Kate Whealen 06 Feb '25

06 Feb '25

Article from Project Apis m. worth reading https://static1.squarespace.com/static/650342507631075013d25a2c/t/67a505a93… Jan+2025+Colony+Losses+Communication+Final PDF Document · 59 KB

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