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• COAREC Saturday in the Apiary - Save the Date

  • When
    14 Jun 2025
  • Location
    Madras - RSVP is required and space is limited

  
  

  Saturday in the Apiary

  Participants in the Oregon Master Beekeeper Program can earn 'In the Bees' (Getting-Started) or Education (Apprentice) points. Are a Journey and like to help? Let Heike know ahead of time and earn Service Points.    RSVP is required and space is limited, so register early by clicking HERE . This event is weather dependent. Those who RSVP will receive a follow-up email with details. For more information, contact Heike Williams at heike.williams@oregonstate.edu

  Saturday in the Apiary 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.

  SitA (Saturday in the Apiary) dates in 2025: June 14, July 12, August 9, September 13, October 11, December TBA. Times will vary. Dates subject to change.

  
  

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• June COBKA Meeting – Varroa Pest Management Strategies

  • When
    17 Jun 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM

  COBKA June Meeting - Varroa IPM 

  Varroa mites are a significant threat to honey bee colonies. This meeting will delve into effective strategies for detecting, monitoring, and managing Varroa infestations. 

  The meeting will begin at 6:00 PM, with a Beginner’s Corner session starting at 5:00 PM. Membership is not required to attend our meetings, all are welcome! 

  Location: 16 NW Kansas Ave, Bend, OR 97703

  If you’d like to join via Zoom, please use the link below. Note that you will need to be signed in as a COBKA member. The Beginner’s Corner portion of the meeting is not typically streamed.

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• COAREC Saturday in the Apiary - Save the Date

  • When
    12 Jul 2025
  • Location
    Madras - RSVP is required and space is limited

  
  

  Saturday in the Apiary

  Participants in the Oregon Master Beekeeper Program can earn 'In the Bees' (Getting-Started) or Education (Apprentice) points. Are a Journey and like to help? Let Heike know ahead of time and earn Service Points.    RSVP is required and space is limited, so register early by clicking HERE . This event is weather dependent. Those who RSVP will receive a follow-up email with details. For more information, contact Heike Williams at heike.williams@oregonstate.edu

  Saturday in the Apiary 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.

  SitA (Saturday in the Apiary) dates in 2025: July 12, August 9, September 13, October 11, December TBA. Times will vary. Dates subject to change.

  
  

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• July COBKA Meeting

  • When
    15 Jul 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM

  COBKA July Meeting 

  Meeting details will be updated as they become available.

  
  

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• OSBA Summer Picnic: Hosted by the Tillamook Beekeepers Association

  • When
    26 Jul 2025
  • Location
    Tillamook Oregon

  Oregon State Beekeepers Association - OSBA Summer Picnic

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• COAREC Saturday in the Apiary - Save the Date

  • When
    09 Aug 2025
  • Location
    Madras - RSVP is required and space is limited

  
  

  Saturday in the Apiary

  Participants in the Oregon Master Beekeeper Program can earn 'In the Bees' (Getting-Started) or Education (Apprentice) points. Are a Journey and like to help? Let Heike know ahead of time and earn Service Points.    RSVP is required and space is limited, so register early by clicking HERE . This event is weather dependent. Those who RSVP will receive a follow-up email with details. For more information, contact Heike Williams at heike.williams@oregonstate.edu

  Saturday in the Apiary 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.

  SitA (Saturday in the Apiary) dates in 2025: August 9, September 13, October 11, December TBA. Times will vary. Dates subject to change.

  
  

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• COAREC Saturday in the Apiary - Save the Date

  • When
    13 Sep 2025
  • Location
    Madras - RSVP is required and space is limited

  
  

  Saturday in the Apiary

  Participants in the Oregon Master Beekeeper Program can earn 'In the Bees' (Getting-Started) or Education (Apprentice) points. Are a Journey and like to help? Let Heike know ahead of time and earn Service Points.    RSVP is required and space is limited, so register early by clicking HERE . This event is weather dependent. Those who RSVP will receive a follow-up email with details. For more information, contact Heike Williams at heike.williams@oregonstate.edu

  Saturday in the Apiary 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.

  SitA (Saturday in the Apiary) dates in 2025: September 13, October 11, December TBA. Times will vary. Dates subject to change.

  
  

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• 2025 OSBA Conference

  • Start
    24 Oct 2025
  • End
    26 Oct 2025
  • Location
    River House Lodge in Bend, Oregon

  Oregon State Beekeepers Association - 2025 OSBA Conference
  

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