Hello SDC members, We will be having our second SDC Beekeepers meeting of the 2026 season Thursday April 23, starting at 6:30 PM. Our meetings are held at St John’s Methodist Church located at 1200 Old Pecos Trail…..in the Choir Room. On our agenda: Turning One Hive Into Two….How to Split Your Hive(s) Swarms….How to Prevent Them and How to Catch Them if They Do Varroa Mites - Testing and Treatment As well as any issues members want to discuss. Once again we will be offering an early session from 6:00-6:30, dedicated to new beekeepers who can benefit from more basic information about hive inspections and such. Everyone can choose to come at either 6:00 or at 6:30. As always, there will be free smoker fuel available to all attendees. Hope to see you all there! Steve and Kate We will attempt a Zoom connection for those who cannot make it in person: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84322184013?pwd=630dzVfweZ7X1MSBPEVs6L4kBo5W6M.1 Meeting ID: 843 2218 4013 Passcode: SDC