Category Archives: Events

2nd Annual Natural Beekeeping Symposium

Natural Beekeeping with John Seaborn and Sam Comfort – Sunday, February 5th, 2012 from 10:00 – 4:00 Since we had so much fun at last year’s Ross Conrad event, the Guild decided to make this an annual event. Join us … Continue reading

Introduction to Queen Rearing

We are excited to be offering a class in queen rearing, which will take place on the same day, February 18th, and at the same place – Circle of Hope at 1125 S. Broad St. – as our Beginners Short … Continue reading

Beekeeping Class at Awbury Arboretum

Green Sanctuary Community Apiary™s comprehensive Beginners Beekeeping Course for urban beekeepers begins on Thursday, February 2, 2012 from 7-9:00 pm. Class will meet weekly. This 10 session course meets weekly on Thursday nights from February 2, through the last Thursday … Continue reading

2012 Philadelphia Beekeepers Guild Annual Short Course

The Philadelphia Beekeepers Guild is holding our annual education day for people interested in becoming beekeepers on Saturday, Feb. 18th from 9:00-4:00. The course will be held at Circle of Hope which is located at 1125 S. Broad St. Enrollment … Continue reading

The Guild’s January Meeting

Our January meeting will be held on Thursday, January 19th at Smith Memorial Playground starting at 7:30pm. In addition to 2012 Executive Committee elections, Ben Brown will be speaking on the process he followed in order to be able to … Continue reading

Honey-Pot Pot Luck

Join us on December 18 at The Matlocks’ Home for this months Guild gathering. Please contact us at info@phillybeekeepers.org if you would like to attend.  The party will begin at 5:00 PM. Please bring an appetizer, drink, entree, vegetables or dessert … Continue reading

David Hackenberg to speak at Honeyfest

Noted Pennsylvania beekeeper David Hackenberg will speak at the Circle of Hope movie event on Saturday evening during the Honeyfest. Mr. Hackenberg was the first US beekeeper to recognize and raise the alarm about Colony Collapse Disorder in the winter … Continue reading