Thurs. Oct. 20 hybrid meeting – In person at Fairgrounds or on Zoom 7:30 pm.

We’re back! Starting with our March 17th meeting, we will be gathering at the Ancaster Fairgrounds.

The only COVID requirements is that people wear face masks unless they are eating or drinking. Zoom will run concurrently for those who wish to participate remotely. This is an open meeting, focusing on seasonal issues, Q&A, and members can bring in items for a “show & tell” discussion. Also a Zoom presentation on American

Thur. Feb. 17 7:30pm zoom meeting

Topics: Elections to our board. Followed by GHBA member, Bogdan Jakubowski, who shares his apiary experiments with different hive types, & avoiding chemicals & plastic foundation. Bodgan discusses his successes and failures and how he cares for his bees.

Thurs. Jan. 20 – Zoom – Dr. Michael Jennings

Dr. Jennings is a Professor of Biotechnology at Fanshawe College. He presents an overview of their honey research from 2017 to 2021.  It started with the examination of Ontario honeys and their healing properties. The healing properties of honey were measured by peroxide value. They examined the effect of temperature and light on honey storage. Pollen

Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas

Next GHBA meeting is Thursday Jan. 20, 2022. See you then.

Thurs. Nov 18 – Zoom Paul Kelly guest speaker

Topics: How to how to successfully over winter bees,  which insulating technique he considers the best, how and when to move hives to a new location, the new building project, and answering any question the members may have. Paul has managed the Honey Bee Research Centre since 1987. His primary role at the centre is to

Thurs. Jan. 20 – Zoom – Dr. Michael Jennings

Dr. Jennings is a Professor of Biotechnology at Fanshawe College. He presents an overview of their honey research from 2017 to 2021.  It started with the examination of Ontario honeys and their healing properties. The healing properties of honey were measured by peroxide value. We also examined the effect of temperature and light on honey storage.

Thurs. Sept.16

 Open Zoom meeting.  Seasonal issues, Q&A, etc. 7:30 pm start. Members can share any bee experiences that they have had or get answers to their questions.

Thurs Aug 19 meeting

Guest speaker is Rodney Richardson from the University of Maryland. He will explain the landscape effects on colony growth and identifying pollen species with hi-tech DNA methods. Dr. Richardson is an assistant professor of molecular ecology at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, Appalachian Laboratory. He has broad interests in applying molecular methods

July 15 – Open meeting – Qs&As

Members can share any bee experiences that they have had or get answers to their questions. Don will share 2 recent experiences: 1 Catching swarms in bait boxes. 2 Relocating a hive on the same property.