Please check out the following zoom webinars hosted by Michigan State University. With local meeting not happening at this time, the one tonight on hiving packages would be especially helpful to new beekeepers.
All of you please take care of yourselves and also prepare for the "coming of the bees."
First-Year Colonies: What to Do When the Bees Arrive
Tuesday, March 31st, 2020 at 7pm EST
You may join the Zoom webinar online (recommended so you can see images) at https://msu.zoom.us/j/120541110 or via phone: +1-312-626-6799 (Webinar ID: 120-541-110).
This webinar is intended for first-year beekeepers.
Supplemental materials: video on purchasing bees, video on installing a nuc, and video on installing a package
Established Colonies: Early-Season Management
Thursday, April 2nd, 2020 at 7pm EST
You may join the Zoom webinar online (recommended so you can see images) at https://msu.zoom.us/j/648413775 or via phone: +1 -312-626-6799 (Webinar ID: 648-413-775).
This webinar is intended for beekeepers with overwintered colonies.
Supplemental material: MSU Bee Blog (subscribe for updates)
Established Colonies: Preparing for Swarm Season
Monday, April 6th, 2020 at 7pm EST
You may join the Zoom webinar online (recommended so you can see images) at https://msu.zoom.us/j/343539256 or via phone: +1-312-626-6799 (Webinar ID: 343-539-256).
This webinar is intended for beekeepers with overwintered colonies.
Supplemental material: Swarms: the biology and control of swarms in northern states article