Emily Mueller started Mueller Honey Bee Rescue in 2013 after seeing a need to publicize the importance of rescuing swarms within cities. Advocating for beekeepers, Emily has assisted several local zoning and council boards in development of safe beekeeping ordinances to allow hives for hobbyists. Focusing on education and teaching…
Our club has been asked to be a part of a new Pilot Program provided by the OSBA, which has been dubbed the “Beginner Beekeeper Internship”. This program will offer a regular reoccurring webinar providing new beekeepers with the educational tools needed to become a successful beekeeper, through the power of…
Due to the current situation in the State as it pertains to the Coronavirus. This Monday’s scheduled “Introduction to Beekeeping” class hosted by the Clermont County Library and present by our Education Coordinator Gary Keuffer has been changed to a Virtual Program. Signup now at http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=5338&EventID=423775&PK= and join the Zoom…
Ohio is one of the best places in eastern North America to find bees, with over 500 species! Even as Ohio’s cities grow, and native habitats for bees diminish, many continue to flourish where habitat and floral resources are provided for them. How can Cincinnati support these small, beautiful, and…
Saturday’s education field trip was a resounding success, providing ample learning opportunities and visual aids. Education Coordinator Gary Keuffer facilitated a show and tell format with many veteran club members providing insights and demonstrating equipment they personally utilize. While instructing on the correct way to perform a full hive inspection,…
Congratulations to our 2019 Youth Hive Winners Lance Cornwell and Michael Wright. Club president was kind enough to come out and assist both winners with getting there hives setup and installing there first hives.
The CFAES has a series of Pollinator Education Programs coming to the Brown and Clermont County area. Topics of education will be as follows. March 12, 2019 – Pollinator Advocate Certification from 1:00PM to 3:00PM The class will be held at the Clermont County Fairground in building 4-H Hall. 1000…
Could Mushrooms be the secret catalyst to the revitalization of Bees. A study by Washington State University (WSU) entomology professor Steve Sheppard recently posted on Newsweek suggested the possibility. Here is the article https://www.newsweek.com/mushrooms-may-save-bees-how-anti-viral-property-may-give-homeowners-chance-1157008
