Location: 850 NW Dogwood Ln, Madras, OR 97741
Are the colonies ready for winter? We will do a final hive check including queen status and feed reserves. Also we will address all your questions regarding entrance reducers, mouse guards, hive covers, insulation and potential winter feeding options.
RSVP is required and space is limited, so register early by clicking HERE .
Saturday in the Apiary, usually on second Saturdays (based on weather and Heike's schedule) is a casual, loosely structured event intended to provide a learning experience in a relaxed setting. We perform hive inspections, discuss colony management strategies for the month, and implement them. Everyone who is comfortable being around live honey bees is welcome. You will need to bring your own gear (veil/gloves). Limited amount of veils available upon request. This is a free event.
Beehold, bee enthusiasts...
It is our second annual movie night! Join us for a peek into the fascinating world of wild bees through the lenses of some of the best cinemaphotographers in the world. Keep your eyes glued to search out wild bees found in our own backyard. After the screening, we’ll be discussing the film and sharing thoughts on the sweet and sticky world of beekeeping.
Feel free, but not obligated, to bring some honey-based snacks to share. The club will provide popcorn, candy, and beverages to keep you energized throughout the night.
We welcome the whole family to join us for this fun-filled event!
The event will begin at 6:00 PM, but if you’re new to beekeeping, join us at 5:00 PM for our Beginner’s Corner. We’ll be ready to answer questions you might have, to help you get started on your beekeeping journey.
Membership is not required for our meetings or the Beginner's Corner; all are welcome. 16 NW Kansas Ave, Bend, OR 97703
OSBA 2024 Fall Conference
*Wilsonville, OR
Oregon State Beekeepers Association - OSBA Fall Conference (orsba.org)
The Lighter Side of Beekeeping
Our 2024 COBKA Photography Contest is buzzing with excitement—and a bit of good-natured hilarity! This year, we’re diving into the world of “Beekeeping Bloopers.” Whether it's bees photobombing your selfies, an unexpected honey mishap, or maybe a worker bee taking a wrong turn and ending up in a pollen pile-up - We’re here for all the hilarious hive hijinks!
Share your blooper-filled photos with us for a chance to win a prize, get featured on our website (and maybe become a cautionary tale), and enjoy some well-deserved recognition for embracing the “oops!” moments in your beekeeping journey.
2024 COBKA Beekeeping Bloopers Contest Rules
1st place = $75
2nd place = $25
3rd place = 1-year COBKA membership
Winners will be announced and recognized at the November COBKA meeting.
Details to be added here once finalized.
Our meeting will begin at 6pm, but please join us at 5:00pm for our Beginner's Corner. Membership is not required for our meetings or the Beginner's Corner; all are welcome. 16 NW Kansas Ave, Bend, OR 97703
If you would like to join us via Zoom, please use the link below. Note that you will need to be signed in as a COBKA member. Also, the Beginner's Corner portion of the meetings is not typically streamed.
COBKA Meetings Online
