Norfolk County
Beekeeper Association
Next Monthly Club Meeting:
June 7, 2010
7:30 PM
Norfolk County Agricultural High School Cafeteria, Walpole, MA

We invite you to visit us or attend an event. Our members are more than happy to answer
any questions you may have about the organization, beekeeping, and how you can join.

Norfolk County Beekeepers Association,
Walpole, Massachusetts
© 2009

Swarm Season is Upon Us!

Swarms...What You Should Do?

Swarming is a natural process of bees and usually occurs between April and June. If you have spotted a swarm and need to know what to do, follow this link: click here. We are here to educate and help.

Our organization is made up of men and women who enjoy the art of Beekeeping. Some of our members have only one or two hives, while others keep fifty or more. One thing that we all have in common is our dedication to nature, the environment and apiculture.

BEE SCHOOL GRADUATION
APRIL 13, 2010

Click here to see the
Graduating Class of 2010.

April 2010
Monthly Newsletter

Click here for our
Newest and Latest Newsletter

Mass Beekeepers Association
Beekeeper of the Year 2010
Howard Crawford with his wife, Sandy
April 5, 2010

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NCBA Plant of the Month
April 2010

Dandelion
(Taraxacum officinale)

The beekeeper has little to complain of from these weeds, as there is nothing of greater value during the short period of bloom. While the honey gathered from dandelions is dark and strong, most of it will be consumed for brood rearing. Occasionally a small surplus will be secured from this source, but it blooms so early that surplus ia unusual. Large quantities of pollen as well as nectar are produced, so that a large acreage of dandelions within reach of the apiary is much to be desired.
Photo by Kathy Desjardin 2010
Hive Record Keeping Forms

Here is the form and the cover for your folder.

A Year in the Apiary

A calendar for you to use with monthy tasks,
helpful tips, suggestions, and recipes.
Developed by Owen Ackerman and Pete Tullock. This file is 45 MB and will take a few minutes to download.

June 7, 2010 Meeting

Panel discussion and Q&A. Please join us for an exciting evening of questions and answers. This is great for new beekeepers as well as those with more experience.