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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

  COAREC Saturday in the Apiary

  Saturday in the Apiary is a casual, loosely structured event intended to provide a
  learning experience in a relaxed setting. It usually takes place on the second Saturday of the month. Times may vary. 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).
  A limited number of veils are available upon request.

  This is a free event.

  Invitations to the next workshop, which include an RSVP button, will be sent 7 to 10 days prior to the event to those who signed up for the COAREC (Central Oregon Agricultural Research and Extension Center) mailing list.

  Join the COAREC Mailing List

  Oregon Master Beekeeper Program Participants:

  • Getting-Started students can earn ‘In the Bees’ points

  • Apprentices can earn Education points

  • Journeys who help lead a group can earn Service points

  
  
  
  

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• COBKA Honey Bee Field Day & Picnic

  • When
    16 Aug 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Well Rooted Produce ~ 20377 Swalley Rd Bend, OR 97703

  
  

  World Honey Bee Day - Field Day & Picnic

  Come out on the third Saturday in August for our annual Honey Bee Field Day & Picnic at Well Rooted Produce! A fun, family-friendly gathering for beekeepers, gardeners, and anyone curious about pollinators. This event is open to all. Bring your curiosity and come meet the bees!

  • Live hive demonstrations and bee colony peeks (protective wear provided where needed)
  • Honey tasting, melon sampling
  • Observation hives, scavenger hunts, and hive box painting for kids & adults
  • Silent raffle with prizes available for pickup at 2 times
  • Everything Queens - an interactive, one‑hour presentation from Heike Williams featuring hands‑on participation, show‑and‑tell, and a skills check at the end.
  • Plenty of open space to wander, learn, and chat with local beekeepers

  What to Bring:

  • Lawn or camp chair
  • Water bottle
  • Picnic lunch and maybe a food/drink item to share made with honey
  • Clothes that can get accidentally painted (for the artists of the day)
  • Good shoes for walking uneven ground
    
  • Funds if you want any items for sale (like local honey!) or to pick your own produce in the Well Rooted U-pick area

  Join us in celebrating World & National Honey Bee Day! See you soon!

  Please note that this Field Day event will replace our regular monthly meeting for this month. We encourage all members to attend this special event to gain hands-on experience and enjoy the activities planned.

  Questions, want to volunteer, or have local honey to donate for our event?

  
  

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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

  COAREC Saturday in the Apiary

  Saturday in the Apiary is a casual, loosely structured event intended to provide a
  learning experience in a relaxed setting. It usually takes place on the second
  Saturday of the month. Times may vary. 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).
  A limited number of veils are available upon request.

  This is a free event.

  Invitations to the next workshop, which include an RSVP button, will be sent 7 to 10 days prior to the event to those who signed up for the COAREC (Central Oregon Agricultural Research and Extension Center) mailing list.

  Join the COAREC Mailing List

  Oregon Master Beekeeper Program Participants:

  • Getting-Started students can earn ‘In the Bees’ points

  • Apprentices can earn Education points

  • Journeys who help lead a group can earn Service points

  
  
  
  

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• September COBKA Meeting - Guest Speaker: Dr. Ramesh Sagili

  • When
    16 Sep 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Trinity Episcopal Church – Community Room Address: 469 NW Wall St, Bend, OR 97703

  COBKA September Meeting - ALTERNATE LOCATION!

  We’re excited to welcome back Dr. Ramesh Sagili, Associate Professor of Apiculture at Oregon State University and one of the leading honey bee researchers in the Pacific Northwest. 

  IMPORTANT: NEW MEETING LOCATION

  Because the Environmental Center is undergoing a major remodel, COBKA will meet at Trinity Episcopal Church in downtown Bend. Please help spread the word so we don’t have anyone showing up at the old spot! Google Map

  Parking is abundant in the area, but please check signage as some spaces may be time-limited or permit-restricted.

  5:00 PM – Beginner’s Corner
  6:00 PM – Main Presentation

  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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• 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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