Category: Club News
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December Newsletter – RPBBA
Hi everyone, I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with joy and full hearts. The day was warm enough I spotted my girls coming out of the hive…
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A Few Mid-Month Updates – RPBBA
The Nature Center At Rockwood Park Is Officially Closed For Renovations Please keep your eyes open for future meeting locations. For now, we have the North Courthouse Library reserved. However…
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🐝 2022 Beginner Beekeeping Course
The Rockwood Park Backyard Beekeepers Association (RPBBA) is holding their annual Beginning Beekeeping Course over 4 Saturdays from end of January to beginning of March. Attendees will receive instruction on…
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Winter Preparation in the Apiary
A workshop on WINTERIZING BEEHIVES will be held Tuesday, Nov 17, 2021 • 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM at Randolph Farm Pavilion, 4415 River Road, Petersburg, VA 23803 Topics will…
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November Newsletter – RPBBA
Hello Beekeepers and Honeybee Enthusiasts! If you have hives now, I hope they are going into the season healthy and with plenty of stores. As the average daily temperature drops,…
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October Newsletter – RPBBA
Hello beekeepers and honeybee enthusiasts! It’s time for our October newsletter. The chilly air is starting to come through. Do you feel ready for Winter yet? For those who attended…
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September Newsletter – RPBBA
Hello everyone, During last month’s meeting Keith Tignor said, “The bees are prepping for Winter now. You are currently raising Winter bees.” As this newsletter comes, we’re on our last…
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August Newsletter – RPBBA
Hello fellow beekeepers and honeybee enthusiasts! The summer dearth is here. The colony’s brood rate is decreasing and they’ll soon tire of feeding the drones. In a dry August, a…
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July Newsletter – RPBBA
Hello fellow beekeepers and honeybee enthusiasts! Welcome to July. I hope your colonies are doing well. Summer is upon us. Continue inspections of your hives to make sure your colonies…
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June Newsletter – RPBBA
Hello fellow beekeepers and honeybee enthusiasts! We have a lot of news this month we are excited to share. This month’s newsletter is full of information and plans to come!…
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