WORCESTER COUNTY BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION, WCBA

EST. 1900

The oldest county beekeeping organization in the United States

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Welcome to the Worcester County Beekeepers Association in Worcester, Ma., USA. We are an active club with over 300 members. Our mission statement is, "WCBA shall create and further develop interest in honey bees and beekeeping in Worcester County, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and elsewhere."

NEWS AND EVENTS

Don't Miss This Friday's Potluck Meeting
6:30pm April 10th, at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Leicester

Topic: Trials and Tribulations of New Beekeepers
Six new beekeepers have been chosen to present their story on starting new with bees. They will discuss how they got into beekeeping, the problems they faced with their bees and how they tried to solve those problems, the joy they have got from their new hobby and give some parting advice to new beekeepers that will be starting at the end of this year's bee school. We will all be able to learn from this session which will open our eyes to the problems most faced by new beekeepers. It is especially important for all new beekeepers to attend.

For the Chef Supper, bring a dish big enough to share with 10 people, based on the first letter of your last name: A-I main course, J-R vegetable, S-Z dessert

Directions

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BEE SCHOOL
67th Annual Worcester County Beekeepers Association Bee School

The Worcester County Beekeepers Association (WCBA), the oldest county beekeeping association in the country, will be holding its 67th annual Beekeeping School beginning March 5, 2009. The school will run for seven consecutive Thursdays from 7-9:30pm at:

U. Mass. Medical School
55 lake Ave. N. Worcester, MA
Amphitheater 1

This school is appropriate for both the beginner and experienced beekeeper, the individual or family. Whether an individual or family, the fee for the school is $30. Early RegistrationSpecial! $25 if received by February 1, 2009. This includes a course manual, pro-rated WCBA membership through August 31, 2009 and the WCBA newsletter.

Registration is on the first night of class (March 5, 2009) starting at 6pm, or by mail.

Honeybees are renowned for their economic value as pollinators of fruits, vegetables and other agricultural crops. As well as being important pollinators, honeybees collect pollen, produce royal jelly and propolis - all of which are used as dietary supplements. Bees also product beeswax that can be used for everything from candles to cosmetics.

WCBA is a non-profit organization aimed at educating the public on the art of apiculture.

Classes start promptly at 7:00pm.

The Spring 2009 APIARY NEWS IS HERE!!!!

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Announcing the Update to our Library page.

Check out the library page, now updated with the list of books and DVDs available from the WCBA's library

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An Addition To Michelle Obama's White House Garden: Honey Bees

The organic vegetable garden on the South Lawn will also feature two bee hives. See the garden plan!

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What age is your queen?

Years ending in 1 or 6 white
Years ending in 2 or 7 yellow
Years ending in 3 or 8 red
Years ending in 4 or 9 green
Years ending in 5 or 0 blue

This year, 2009, queens should be marked in green
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Honey Laundering: A Sticky Trail of Intrigue and Crime

Read this interesting article in the Seattle Times website part one, and part two.

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"Imagine a World Without Honey Bees"

"Now imagine that world without tasty pears, luscious raspberries and juicy strawberries. Honey bees are responsible for pollinating one-third of all the foods we eat" Visit a fun and informative web site created by Haagan-Dazs. http://www.helpthehoneybees.com

The Spring 2009 edition of the Apiary News is now available. Click here to read it now

We're on the World Wide Web at http://honeybeeclub.org