Who We AreThe Norfolk County Beekeepers Association (NCBA) is dedicated to apiculture and the education of the art & science of beekeeping among beekeepers, agriculture, and the general public. We are a non-profit organization founded in Walpole, Massachusetts. 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 may join. Our mission is to further promote the interests of our organization and our members to the community. We strive to make a difference by educating the public, expanding awareness, and promoting our club as a whole. We also welcome members from areas outside Norfolk County, and as well, those beyond Massachusetts.
When We MeetOur monthly meetings are usually held the first Monday of the month (Except for July and August as there are no meetings during the summer). The monthly meetings are normally held at the Norfolk County Agricultural School, 400 Main Street, Walpole, MA 02081. Most of our meetings are currently being held both in person and via ZOOM. Our meetings start at 7:00 PM and normally last until 8:30 pm. Members will be notified via email with the Zoom instructions. If you are not a member and are interested in attending one of meetings, please contact the president at norfolkbees.org and you will be sent the zoom link for the next meeting. After that, we encourage you to become a member for only $25 a year and this will give you access to our Google group, Facebook page, and so much more.
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Tuesday, February 20th *NO* Beginner Bee School Tuesday, February 27th, 7-9/9:30 PM Beginner Bee School, Class 5 of 10 Location: Norfolk Agricultural School Main Auditorium Topic: Spring Management Monday, March 4th, 7 PM NCBA Monthly Meeting Location: Norfolk Agricultural School Main Auditorium Topic: Bill Hesbach, EAS Master Beekeeper from CT Two Aspects of Spring Management: Hive Events after a package or nuc installation and swarm biology of an overwintered colony. Will learn colony behaviors that indicate health and signs that bees are ready to produce honey. Tuesday, March 5th, 7-9/9:30 PM Beginner Bee School, Class 6 of 10 Location: Norfolk Agricultural School Main Auditorium Topic: Summer Management Wednesday, March 6th, 7 PM Intermediate Bee School Location: Zoom *only* Tuesday, March 12th 7-9/9:30 PM Beginner Bee School, Class 7 of 10 Location: Norfolk Agricultural School Main Auditorium Topic: Fall/Winter Management Monday, March 18th, 7 PM NCBA Board Meeting Location: Zoom Tuesday, March 19th 7-9/9:30 PM Beginner Bee School, Class 8 of 10 Location: Norfolk Agricultural School Main Auditorium Topic: Sustainability in the Apiary Wednesday, March 20th, 7 PM Intermediate Bee School Location: Zoom *only* Tuesday, March 26th 7-9/9:30 PM Beginner Bee School, Class 9 of 10 Location: Norfolk Agricultural School Main Auditorium Topic: Meet your mentor, products of the colony Monday, April 1st, 7 PM NCBA Monthly Meeting Location: Norfolk Agricultural School Main Auditorium Topic: Mike Garvey, Cornell Master Beekeeper Varoa mites and treatment Tuesday, April 2nd 7-9/9:30 PM Beginner Bee School, Class 10 of 10 Location: Norfolk Agricultural School Main Auditorium Topic: Final Test, Smoker Lighting, Graduation Wednesday, April 3rd, 7 PM Intermediate Bee School Location: Zoom *only* Monday, April 15th, 7 PM NCBA Board Meeting Location: Zoom Wednesday, April 17th, 7 PM Intermediate Bee School Location: Zoom *only* Wednesday, May 1st, 7 PM Intermediate Bee School Location: Zoom *only* Monday, May 6th, 7 PM NCBA Monthly Meeting Location: LIVE at the Aggie Norfolk Agricultural School Main Auditorium Topic: Peter Frykman, Cornell Master Beekeeper The impact of insulation vs ventilation in beehives. Important: beekeepers should have a passing knowledge of these issues. Condensing vs non-condensing hives has received a lot of attention lately and not a part if most introductory beekeeping programs Wednesday, May 15th, 7 PM Intermediate Bee School Location: Zoom *only* Monday, May 20th, 7 PM NCBA Board Meeting Location: Zoom Wednesday, May 29th, 7 PM Intermediate Bee School Location: Zoom *only* June Monthly Meeting TBD - outdoor venue NCBA Monthly Meeting Wednesday, June 12th, 7 PM Intermediate Bee School - Last Class Location: Zoom *only* Monday, June 17th, 7 PM NCBA Board Meeting Location: Zoom Beekeeping Housekeeping February:
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